Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY)

A non-profit legal aid clinic in Toronto whose staff lawyers give legal advice to, represent and advocate for young people in Ontario, in areas such as youth criminal justice, education, child welfare and family law, health and mental health, human rights, immigration and refugee issues, and housing.

Program in Ontario-wide. Legal help Teens & youth

How to reach them

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2. Say who you are and what you are offering or asking.
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Other ways, if that one is quiet

• Organization email (not for legal advice)Email general@jfcy.clcj.ca
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• PhoneCall 416-920-1633
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Where else they are

Their website is jfcy.org. You can also find them on X, Instagram and YouTube.

Good to know

• For whomYoung people in Ontario who are under 18, or under 25 and homeless or unstably housed.
• CostFree legal advice by phone (up to 30 minutes)
• Their stepsCall 416-920-1633 in the GTA or 1-866-999-JFCY (5329) toll-free in Ontario, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday, 9 am to 12 pm or 1 pm to 5 pm. In July and August the line closes at 12 pm on Fridays. An intake worker writes down your situation and connects you with a lawyer, who gives up to 30 minutes of free legal advice over the phone. You must call: JFCY does not give legal advice by email, and there are generally no walk-in services at its office.

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