Justice for Children and Youth – JFCY – protecting the legal rights and dignity of children and youth.

Know your legal rights

I am being expelled

The police have stopped me

Help with leaving home

I need immigration help

I need mental healthcare

I received a ticket

See all legal rights topics

Experts on the Legal Rights of Children

Our Vision

Advance and protect the legal rights and dignity of young people

Our Mission

Legal assistance for young people: justice, empowerment, voice

Be Engaged

Learn about children’s legal rights

Donate and Change Lives

JFCY is a registered charity

Programs and Resources

Legal Services

Under 18 in Ontario

Street Youth Legal Services

Childhood Arrivals Support and Advocacy

Your Way Forward

Toronto Justice Centre

Community Development, Test Case Litigation and Law Reform

Cases & Decisions

Policy & Position Papers

Highlights from JFCY

2025 Annual Report

CAS publication series: Voluntary Youth Service Agreements (VYSA’s) and the Ready, Set Go (RSG) program.

JFCY and the Asper Centre are representing a number of young litigants challenging the Federal Voting Age

Keep in touch with JFCY

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