Justice for Children and Youth

Justice for Children and Youth

Record #: MET0177

Last Full Update: 27 May 2024

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
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube
Primary Contact	Karien Gibson, Operations Manager

Agency Information

Legal Status

(50) Non Profit

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	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
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-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 and street involved youth 16-24 years
Application	By telephone
Languages	Interpretive Services
Fees	Services -- free clients may be required to pay court costs

Site Information

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	55 University Ave 15th Fl Toronto, ON Canada M5J 2H7
Intersection	University Ave and King St W
Mailing Address	55 University Ave 15th Fl Toronto, ON Canada M5J 2H7
Physical Access	Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Elevator with braille features

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading	Government / Legal ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading	Community Legal Services ; Legal Education / Information ; Youth Advocacy / Legal Help
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

Agency Overview