Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre
Site: Toronto Office
Contact Information
Description and Service Details
Description (Service) | Interdisciplinary coordination of services for child abuse victims and child abuse investigations, including assessment, support and intervention for child abuse victims and their families; research, consultation, training and education on child abuse prevention, recognition, intervention, trauma
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Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm; contact for availability of evening appointments |
Areas Served | Durham Region ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Toronto ; York County |
Eligibility | Children 4-17 years who have experienced abuse, and their parents/caregivers; varies by specific program Residency Requirements: Toronto; Child Victim Witness Support Program: also Central Ontario, including Barrie, Bradford, Cobourg, Collingwood, Lindsay, Midland, Orillia, Peterborough |
Application | For intake contact 416-515-1100 ext 59231 or intake@boostforkids.org; referral by family members, police, child protection agencies, social service agencies, health care systems, victim services, school personnel and other professionals; referrals may vary by program, contact for information |
Languages | Interpreters arranged as necessary |
Fees | Client services free; fee for training programs and materials |
Site Information
Located In Community | Toronto |
Address & Map | 245 Eglinton Ave E 2d Floor Toronto, ON Canada M4P 3B7 |
Mailing Address | 245 Eglinton Ave E 2d Floor Toronto, ON Canada M4P 3B7 |
Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator - braille features ; Street and underground parking |
Categories and Classification
HCSD Main Heading | Abuse / Assault ; Child / Family Services ; Emergency / Crisis ; Government / Legal |
HCSD Sub Heading | Child Abuse ; Child Abuse Resources ; Child Abuse Services ; Child Mental Health ; Community Legal Services ; Sexual Assault Support ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs ; Victims of Crime Support Programs |
Service Categories | Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Abused Children ; Abuse/Violence Related Support Groups ~ Families/Friends of Abused Children ; Child Abuse Counselling ; Child Abuse Medical Evaluations ; Child Abuse Prevention ; Child Advocacy Centres ; Child Sexual Abuse Counselling ; Child Sexual Assault Prevention ; Court Orientation Programs ~ Children Witnessing Violence ; Crime Witness Support ~ Children Witnessing Violence ; General Crime Victim Assistance ~ Abused Children ; Internet Information Resources ~ Crime Issues ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Child Abuse Issues |