Justice for Children and Youth, Toronto, Community legal clinic

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Justice for Children and Youth

Site: Toronto

Service: Community legal clinic

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Record #: MET0177

Last Modified: 08 Oct 2025

Last Full Update: 06 Oct 2025

Description

Description (Service)

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

Your Way Forward - expanded and enhanced services to survivors of gender-based violence

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Tue, Thu-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

Address and Location

Located In Community	Toronto
Address & Map	55 University Ave 15th Fl Toronto, ON Canada M5J 2H7 View Google Map
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

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: https://www.facebook.com/Justice-for-Children-and-Youth-JFCY-137290046290119/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jfcyontario/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/jfcy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JFCYOntario
Primary Contact	Karien Gibson, Operations Manager

Agency Overview

Community Connection Community Connection / 211 Central East Ontario

Admin Office: Collingwood Common Roof/Rotary Community Hub 199 Campbell Street, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4J9

Admin: 705.444.0040 Fax: 705.445.1516

info@communityconnection.ca

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