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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MET0177 | Last Full Update: 16 Jul 2019 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
|---|---|
| Public Comments | Accepts collect calls |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 416-920-1633 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-999-5329 ; 1-866-999-JFCY |
| Fax | 416-920-5855 |
| info@jfcy.org | |
| Website | www.jfcy.org |
| Primary Contact | Karien Gibson, Office Manager |
| Alternate Contact | Athena Caldarola, Community Development Worker and Law Clerk |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Community legal clinic; registered Charity |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Mary Birdsell, Executive Director |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID19 -- services available by phone Community legal clinic * legal representation in the many areas of law including residential care, education, criminal matters, child welfare, human rights and constitutional law, financial assistance or support and leaving home * legal information and assistance to youth, professionals and community groups * also to parents for some issues * community development and outreach * advocacy * public resource centre * seminars * 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 |
| Hours | COVID19 -- services available by phone * call 416-920-1633 or toll free 1-866-999-5329 Mon-Fri 9 am-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 youth 16-24 years |
| Application | By telephone only |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | Services -- free * clients may be required to pay court costs |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | University Ave and King St W |
| Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features ; Elevator with braille features |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Government / Legal ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Community Legal Services ; Legal Education / Information ; Youth Advocacy / Legal Help |
| Service Categories | Community Legal Clinics ; General Legal Aid ~ Youth ; Legal Counselling ~ Youth ; Legal Information Services ~ Youth Issues ; Legal Representation ~ Youth ; School System Advocacy ; Street Outreach Programs ~ Youth ~ Legal Issues |
