Muslim Children's Aid and Support Services

Site: Toronto - Arab Community Centre of

Service: Child, Youth and Family Support Services

Record #: MET7261
Last Full Update: 26 Sep 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 416-907-9407
E-Mail info@muslimchildrensaid.com
Website muslimchildrensaid.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Culturally appropriate, trauma informed child protection information and support services, and wraparound programs for Muslim children, youth and families

  • support for families involved with children's aid societies and/or criminal justice system
  • family advocacy, including home visits
  • family support includes information on abuse, community resources, and referrals to other Muslim or community organizations
  • information and support for fostering within Muslim communities including assistance through application process
  • integration support for immigrant and refugee families


Wellness, enrichment, sports and recreation

  • gardening, food literacy, and environment education
  • mindfulness, health and wellbeing program in educational and community settings
  • youth engagement and leadership development through creative arts
  • STEM educational and development program for youth in low-income and marginalized communities
  • literacy support, including mentoring and tutoring


Research, resources and information on racism and Islamophobia, immigration and refugees, mental health, intimate partner violence

Some programs in partnership with community agencies; not a Children's Aid Society (CAS)

Hours Varies, contact for information
Areas Served Durham Region ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Toronto ; York County
Eligibility Muslim children, youth and families, particularly those at risk of involvement with child protection agencies and criminal justice system; also open to non-Muslim children, youth and families


Residency Requirements: Greater Toronto Area
Application Contact for information
Languages Other languages may be available, contact for information
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
c/o Arab Community Centre of Toronto, 1855 Lawrence Ave E
Toronto, ON
Canada M1R 2Y3
Mailing Address c/o Arab Community Centre of Toronto, 1855 Lawrence Ave E 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M1R 2Y3
Physical Access Contact for information; Lot parking

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Abuse / Assault ; Child / Family Services ; Emergency / Crisis ; Newcomers ; Sports / Recreation ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading Child Abuse ; Child Abuse Resources ; Child Abuse Services ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Recreation for Children / Families ; Recreation for Youth ; Refugees ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs ; Youth Recreation Resources
Service Categories Certificates/Forms Assistance ~ Adoption/Foster Care/Kinship Care Issues ; Child Abuse Counselling ~ Muslim Community ; Child Abuse Prevention ~ Muslim Community ; Children's Rights Groups ~ Muslim Community ; Family Counselling ~ Muslim Community ; Family Literacy Programs ~ Muslim Community ; Family Support Centres/Outreach ~ Muslim Community ; Human Relations Groups ~ Muslim Community ; Individual Advocacy ~ Muslim Community ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ Muslim Community ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Muslim Community ; Subject Tutoring ~ Muslim Community ; Wellness Programs ~ Muslim Community ; Wraparound Facilitation/Community Support ~ Muslim Community ; Youth Enrichment Programs ~ Muslim Community

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