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| Public Comments |
Accepts collect calls |
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| Description (Service) |
Community legal clinic * legal representation in the areas of residential care, education, criminal matters, child welfare, human rights and constitutional law, financial assistance or support * legal information and assistance to youth, professionals and community groups * also to parents for education issues only * community development and outreach * advocacy * public resource centre * seminars * 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 |
| Hours |
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served |
Ontario |
| Boundaries |
Ontario |
| Eligibility |
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 youth 16-24 years |
| Application |
By telephone only |
| Languages |
English ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees |
Services -- free * clients may be required to pay court costs |
| Service Categories |
Community Legal Clinics ; General Legal Aid ~ Youth ; Legal Counselling ~ Youth ; Legal Issues Education/Information ~ Youth Issues ; Legal Representation ~ Youth ; School System Advocacy ; Street Outreach Programs ~ Youth ~ Legal Issues |
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| Office Phone |
416-920-1633 |
| Toll Free Phone |
1-866-999-5329 ; 1-866-999-JFCY |
| Fax |
416-920-5855 |
| E-Mail |
info@jfcy.org |
| Website |
www.jfcy.org |
| Primary Contact |
Karien Gibson, Office Manager |
| Primary Executive |
Mary Birdsell, Executive Director |
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| Alternate Name |
Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law ; Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law ; JFCY ; Street Youth Legal Services ; SYLS |
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| Located In Community |
Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map |
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| Intersection |
University Ave and King St W |
| Physical Access |
Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Elevator with braille features |
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