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Organization:
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Justice for Children and Youth
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Address:
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55 University Ave 15th Fl
Toronto, ON
M5J 2H7
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Map
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Location:
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Cross street: University Ave and King St W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Elevator with braille features
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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Services -- free
- clients may be required to pay court costs
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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