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Justice for Children and Youth

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Record #: MET0177 Last Full Update: 16 Jul 2019
Names
Alternate Name Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law ; CV19 ; Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law ; JFCY ; Street Youth Legal Services ; SYLS
Notes
Public Comments Accepts collect calls
Location & Accessibility
Located In Community Toronto Downtown Central
Address & Map
55 University Ave
15th Fl
Toronto, ON
Canada M5J 2H7
 
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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
Description and Services
Description (Service) COVID19 -- services available by phone
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Community legal clinic
  • legal representation in the many areas of law including residential care, education, criminal matters, child welfare, human rights and constitutional law, financial assistance or support and leaving home
  • legal information and assistance to youth, professionals and community groups
  • also to parents for some issues
  • 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 COVID19 -- services available by phone * call 416-920-1633 or toll free 1-866-999-5329
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

Residency Requirements: Ontario
Application By telephone only
Languages 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 Information Services ~ Youth Issues ; Legal Representation ~ Youth ; School System Advocacy ; Street Outreach Programs ~ Youth
Contact Information
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 jfcy.org/en
Primary Contact Karien Gibson, Office Manager
Alternate Contact Athena Caldarola, Community Development Worker and Law Clerk
Primary Executive Mary Birdsell, Executive Director

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