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Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY)

Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY) is a free service run by Justice for Children and Youth for young people in Ontario who are under 18, or under 25 and homeless or unstably housed. Checked on the official page on October 4, 2026.

You likely qualify if: Young people in Ontario under 18; Or under 25 and homeless or unstably housed.

Call 416-920-1633Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026 on the official page

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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.

Who qualifies

Young people in Ontario who are under 18, or under 25 and homeless or unstably housed.

You likely qualify if:

  • Young people in Ontario under 18
  • Or under 25 and homeless or unstably housed

How to apply

  1. Apply on their website.
  2. Questions? [email protected]
  3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Other ways, if that one is quiet

Where else they are

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

Good to know

  • 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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What to bring

  • A phone call (no email or walk-in advice)

Dates

The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.

Source

Checked on October 4, 2026 on the official page

Run by Justice for Children and Youth.

We read this on their own website on October 4, 2026. Read from: jfcy.org, jfcy.org/en/about-us/contact-us, jfcy.org/en/about-us.

Program in Ontario-wide.

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