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
Boost Accredited Reliable K9s (BARK) program available to children and youth requiring additional support while accessing CVWS program in Toronto and Peterborough |
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 | Ages: 4 year(s) - 17 year(s) 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 |