Strides Toronto - Priority Access for Child Welfare (PACW)

Application

Referral Required. A referral needs to be made by the social workers from Children's Aid Society Toronto (CAST), Catholic Children's Aid Society (CCAS), Native Child and Family Services or Jewish Family and Child Services to Strides Toronto.

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Children (6 to 12 years) and youth (12 to 17 years)

Fees

Vary by program

Languages

English

Language Note

*Interpretation services are available.

Area(s) Served

Toronto (Scarborough)

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Helps children and youth that are at-risk of being placed in child welfare due to:

challenges at home
severe difficulties at school that could lead to loss of school placement
significant mental health and/or addiction issues and child welfare has become involved

Depending on the need of the family, therapists can meet with youth and their caregivers between 1 to 3 times per week.