Child Witness Centre

Child Witness Centre The vision of the Child Witness Centre is a community where children and youth are safe, valued and heard, empowering them towards strong futures.

HOW WE HELP
We provide children and youth who are victims or witnesses of abuse or crime, trauma-informed support uniquely tailored to their needs, through the criminal justice process. This includes:
• walking with them through either the investigation or the court process.
• providing them with information and advocating on their behalf.
• helping them cope with their fears and anxieties.
• hel

ping their caregivers be effective in supporting them.
• connecting them to services so they can begin to heal.

We're so that Waterloo Region Community Foundation and their fundholders are helping kids get back to being kids! Jour...
09/01/2026

We're so that Waterloo Region Community Foundation and their fundholders are helping kids get back to being kids! Journeying through the criminal justice system is a very challenging experience for local young victims, who've already been through so much. But the good news is our trauma-informed supports help them discover healing, wellbeing, and new reasons to smile. ! 😃🩵

The Widows Sons Grand River Chapter’s 6th Annual Charity Ride was a roaring success on Saturday! 🏍😎👏About 40 participant...
09/01/2026

The Widows Sons Grand River Chapter’s 6th Annual Charity Ride was a roaring success on Saturday! 🏍😎👏

About 40 participants took part in an awesome ride that started at Edelweiss Tavern in , took a break at Anna Mae's Restaurant and Bakery in , and finished at Rural Roots Brewing Company in .

We're grateful for the collective heart of this amazing group to help local young victims of crime! Their support of Child Witness Centre through every ride to date is providing healing, resiliency, and brighter futures! ❤️‍🩹

Stay tuned for the amount raised to be announced in the weeks to come! 💛
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Grand River Widows Sons Public

On this , we're celebrating the 3 amazing facility dogs on our team! 🐕🐾🎉Baker, Brady, and Monet have provided matchless...
08/26/2026

On this , we're celebrating the 3 amazing facility dogs on our team! 🐕🐾🎉

Baker, Brady, and Monet have provided matchless for hundreds of young victims of crime and their families – from the time of a criminal investigation through to a court conclusion.

While Baker and Brady are both in their first year on our team, they couldn't have asked for a greater than Monet, who is scheduled to retire this fall after serving over 6 years.

🎁 Become Baker's sponsor today! It'd make him one happy dog, while making a huge impact for local kids. Other benefits included too! https://childwitness.com/baker-sponsorship/

We're grateful for the support of Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF) and how they're helping meet critical need...
08/21/2026

We're grateful for the support of Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF) and how they're helping meet critical needs in our community! They're forward thinking, innovative, and collaborative. 🩵

And now, we're inviting you to explore starting a fund with WRCF and their new $500 incentive! They'll make sure your reflects you and your individual values, while bolstering your impact and legacy. ✨

👉 Learn more about WRCF, their services, and their types of funds today! https://www.wrcf.ca/

On this National Nonprofit Day, we celebrate the tremendous impact nonprofits like ours have on our communities! 🩵Today ...
08/17/2026

On this National Nonprofit Day, we celebrate the tremendous impact nonprofits like ours have on our communities! 🩵

Today is a day to recognize those serving tirelessly in the trenches — impacting countless lives as positive change-makers and creating a collective safety net for those in critical need of a helping hand. ❤️‍🩹

It’s also an opportunity to recognize the big economic benefit nonprofits provide. When the most vulnerable can move forward with wellbeing and avoid potential pitfalls, our entire society becomes stronger. 💪

Join us in making a difference! Learn about our work, become a volunteer, or donate: https://childwitness.com/

08/14/2026

🌊 A little reminder as the weekend arrives.

You don’t have to use every moment productively.

Take a breath.
Slow down.
Let yourself be present for a moment.

Maybe it’s a quiet walk near water, a cup of coffee, time outside, a conversation with someone you love – or simply a few minutes with nothing you need to accomplish.

Give yourself permission to pause.

The weekend doesn’t have to be full. Sometimes, a little space is exactly what we need.

💙 Wishing you a peaceful weekend.

💙 Happy International Youth Day!Today, we celebrate young people and the many different experiences, perspectives, stren...
08/12/2026

💙 Happy International Youth Day!

Today, we celebrate young people and the many different experiences, perspectives, strengths and dreams they bring to our communities.

At Child Witness Centre, we know that every young person deserves to feel safe, heard, supported and empowered to move forward. When children and youth are given the right support, they can build resilience, recognize their strengths and see possibilities for their future.

Every day we celebrate the young people in our communities, and the families, educators, volunteers and community partners who help create opportunities for them to thrive.

🌟 Your voice matters. Your experiences matter. Your future matters. YOU matter. 💙

🎉 Good things happen when our community comes together!We are incredibly grateful for the dedicated Child Witness Centre...
08/11/2026

🎉 Good things happen when our community comes together!

We are incredibly grateful for the dedicated Child Witness Centre volunteers who give their time at charitable gaming events in and .

Because of their commitment, we're fortunate to benefit from guaranteed monthly revenue through charitable gaming – providing a reliable source of funding that helps us continue supporting local children, youth, and families affected by abuse, violence, and crime.

💙 Their time makes a lasting difference.

We are proud to be part of a program that helps keep funds in our community and supports local charities across Ontario.

Interested in becoming a with us? Learn more about our BINGO volunteer opportunities: https://childwitness.com/event/bingo-nights/

💛 Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers for giving your time, energy, and heart to Child Witness Centre!

Charitable Gaming. Community Good.

We know... we're a little early, but we just can't wait any longer to kickstart this party! 🧁🥳Why not take this advanced...
07/30/2026

We know... we're a little early, but we just can't wait any longer to kickstart this party! 🧁🥳

Why not take this advanced notice to start following Baker's Instagram account ( 🐕📲). Or even better, consider giving him the greatest birthday gift he could ask for... becoming his sponsor for one year! There are significant perks! ✨

🎁 = https://childwitness.com/baker-sponsorship

We're so grateful for our newest accredited justice facility dog and his superpower of cuddles. For young victims of abuse and crime, when trust has been broken and anxiety is running high, their healing often begins with the support of a four-legged ally. And frankly, Baker simply makes life better for us all. ❤️‍🩹🐾

On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, some members of our team are wearing blue ribbons in support of awaren...
07/30/2026

On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, some members of our team are wearing blue ribbons in support of awareness, prevention, and support for survivors. ❤️‍🩹

Human trafficking is often described as a modern-day form of slavery. Often done for profit, it involves the control and coercive influence over a person to exploit them - typically through sexual exploitation or forced labour. 💔

Human trafficking is unfortunately happening here in our communities. Thousands of incidents have been reported to police in Canada in the past decade. And the vast majority of victims are women and girls. 😢

📱 If you think someone might be a victim, contact the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline (1-833-900-1010) or police. You can also learn more about this important issue through Not In My City's online resources.

🩵 We would like to thank Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis for the blue ribbons.

Address

111 Duke Street East
Kitchener, ON
N2H1A4

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15197440904

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