A Better Way
Forward for
Children and Youth
The Ontario Network of Child & Youth Advocacy Centres (ONCYAC) is a provincial network of Child & Youth Advocacy Centres dedicated to improving responses to child abuse, violence, and trauma.
By bringing together professionals from child protection, law enforcement, healthcare, victim services, and mental health services, Child & Youth Advocacy Centres provide coordinated, child-centred support that helps reduce trauma and improve outcomes for children, youth, and families.
ONCYAC strengthens this work across Ontario through collaboration, knowledge sharing, advocacy, education, and system leadership.
Understanding the CYAC Model
Learn how Child & Youth Advocacy Centres provide a collaborative, child-centred approach that helps reduce trauma and improve outcomes for children, youth, and families.
Find Support Near You
Locate a Child & Youth Advocacy Centre in your community and access local services, supports, and resources.
Resources & Information
Access educational materials, reports, resources, and information designed to support children, youth, families, caregivers, and professionals.
Advancing Child and Youth Advocacy Across Ontario
ONCYAC works collectively with member centres and partners to strengthen services, improve collaboration, and advance best practices across the province.
Supporting the growth and sustainability of Child & Youth Advocacy Centres
Promoting trauma-informed and child-centred approaches
Building partnerships across sectors
Advancing education, awareness, and prevention
Supporting research, evaluation, and knowledge sharing
Advocating for improved outcomes for children, youth, and families
Working Together to Reduce Trauma and Improve Outcomes
When agencies collaborate through a Child & Youth Advocacy Centre, children and youth can access coordinated support in one place, reducing the need to repeat difficult experiences and helping families navigate complex systems.
Together, Ontario’s Child & Youth Advocacy Centres are helping build safer communities and stronger support networks for children and youth across the province.
Find a Child
& Youth Advocacy
Centre
Child & Youth Advocacy Centres serve communities across Ontario.
Use the interactive map below to locate a centre and learn more
about the services available in your area.
News, Events & Updates
Stay informed about the latest news, initiatives, events, research, and developments from ONCYAC and member centres across Ontario.
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Together We Can Support Ontario’s Children and Youth
Whether you are seeking support, looking for information, or interested in learning more about the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre model, ONCYAC is here to help connect you with the resources you need.