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Program:
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Justice for Children and Youth
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Phone Numbers:
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416-920-1633
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-999-5329
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Fax:
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416-920-5855
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Address:
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55 University Ave 15th Fl
Toronto, ON
M5J 2H7
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Location:
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Cross street: University Ave and King St W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Elevator with braille features
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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Contacts:
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Karien Gibson - Operations Manager
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Service Description:
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Community legal clinic- legal representation in many areas of law including education, criminal matters, child welfare, human rights, financial assistance or support and leaving home
- legal information and assistance to youth, professionals and community groups
- also to parents in limited circumstances
- community development and outreach
- advocacy
- seminars/workshops
- accepts collect calls
- funded by Legal Aid Ontario
Street Youth Legal Services (SYLS) - legal advice and outreach to street-involved youth at shelters and youth services
Childhood Arrivals Support and Advocacy (CASA) - outreach, legal representation and support for young people up to 25, who arrived in Canada and live in Ontario without immigration status
Your Way Forward - expanded and enhanced services to survivors of gender-based violence
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Fees:
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Services -- free
- clients may be required to pay court costs
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Application:
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By telephone
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Children and youth 17 years and under
- their parents only for special education matters
- must meet financial eligibility guidelines
- clients must sign retainer
- Street Youth Legal Services -- homeless and street involved youth 16-24 years
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Languages:
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English ; French
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Area(s) Served:
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Algoma, Barrie & Area, Bolton Caledon, Bramalea, Brampton, Brant, Burlington, Cambridge–North Dumfries, Chatham – Kent, City of Thunder Bay, Cochrane, Collingwood & Area, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, District of Thunder Bay, Dufferin, Durham North East, Durham West, East Mississauga, East York, Elgin, Etobicoke, Grey and Bruce, Guelph–Puslinch, Haldimand Norfolk, Haliburton County and City of Kawartha Lakes, Halton Hills, Hamilton, Huron and Perth, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Kingston, Kitchener–Waterloo–Wellesley–Wilmot–Woolwich, Lanark, Leeds & Grenville, London and Middlesex, Midland, Penetanguishene & Area, Milton, Muskoka, Niagara, Niagara North West, Nipissing–Temiskaming, North Etobicoke, Malton, West Woodbridge, North Lanark/North Grenville, North West Mississauga, North York, Northern, Northumberland County, Oakville, Orillia & Area, Ottawa, Oxford and Norfolk, Peterborough City and County, Prescott/Russell, Quinte, Renfrew County, Rural Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, Rural Hastings, Sarnia – Lambton, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, South Etobicoke, South Simcoe, South West Mississauga, Stormont/Dundas/Glengarry, Sudbury–Manitoulin–Parry Sound, Toronto, Wellington, Windsor – Essex, York - Toronto, York Region
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Last Updated:
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5/27/2024
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Service Record URL:
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http://thehealthline.ca/displayService.aspx?id=132393
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