Boost for Kids

Boost for Kids Boost CYAC has changed the way we help kids who have suffered abuse with a proven community response.

Under one roof, Boost CYAC provides support during reporting and investigation, medical exam(s), mental health therapy & services and court prep/support. Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) is an innovative response to child abuse investigations in Toronto, Ontario. A partnership between community and government agencies, it brings together all professionals involved in child abuse cases under one roof, for a coordinated, interdisciplinary response to child abuse victims in Toronto. In addition to housing Toronto’s only child & youth advocacy centre, Boost CYAC offers a number of direct services including, primary prevention, public education, trauma assessment and therapy and court preparation for child witnesses.

Throw back to an unforgettable Jump for Boost! 💚 Together, we raised an incredible $150,000 in support of children and y...
10/08/2026

Throw back to an unforgettable Jump for Boost! 💚

Together, we raised an incredible $150,000 in support of children and youth who have experienced abuse!

A heartfelt thank you to our jumpers, generous donors, sponsors and guests.

Can’t wait to see you next year at Jump for Boost!

Keeping children safe should never be a child’s job. 💙For a long time, child abuse prevention focused heavily on what ch...
10/06/2026

Keeping children safe should never be a child’s job. 💙

For a long time, child abuse prevention focused heavily on what children should do: say no, get away, tell an adult.

But prevention cannot depend on a child being able to recognize danger and stop it.

Adults have the responsibility to create safer environments for children, where they feel heard, their boundaries are respected, and safeguards are in place before something happens.

At Boost CYAC, our prevention work gives children developmentally appropriate knowledge about their safety, while also ensuring the adults around them have the knowledge and tools to help protect them.

Children have a role in learning about their safety.

Adults have the responsibility for protecting it.

This October, don’t just Go Blue. Get informed. 💙

Annually, Boost CYAC investigates 1,000+ of the worst cases of child abuse in the city of Toronto.Boost is one of the la...
10/02/2026

Annually, Boost CYAC investigates 1,000+ of the worst cases of child abuse in the city of Toronto.

Boost is one of the largest CYACs in Canada, bringing together police, child protection, child and youth advocates, trauma therapists, and medical
professionals to provide coordinated, trauma-informed care for children and youth - all under one roof.

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Why We Go Blue 💙October is Child Abuse Prevention Month.This year, Boost CYAC is joining Child & Youth Advocacy Centres ...
10/01/2026

Why We Go Blue 💙

October is Child Abuse Prevention Month.
This year, Boost CYAC is joining Child & Youth Advocacy Centres across Canada in Going Blue - a shared symbol of our commitment to preventing child abuse and supporting children, youth and families.

Going Blue allows Boost to join CYACs across the country in bringing a specific focus to child abuse prevention.

Awareness matters. But awareness is only the beginning.

This October, don’t just Go Blue. Get Informed.

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the experiences of Indigenous children and the lasting i...
09/30/2026

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the experiences of Indigenous children and the lasting impact of residential schools on survivors, families and communities.

At Boost CYAC, our work supporting children who have experienced abuse reminds us of the profound and lasting impact trauma can have on a child, a family, and generations to come.

Every child deserves to be safe, heard, believed, and supported.

Today, we reflect, listen and reaffirm our commitment to learning and to creating safer, more compassionate systems for all children and youth.

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Grumman, Harley & Aria 🐾💚Meet our three accredited facility dogs, who support children & youth during forensic interview...
09/28/2026

Grumman, Harley & Aria 🐾💚

Meet our three accredited facility dogs, who support children & youth during forensic interviews, therapy sessions, court preparation, meetings with Crown Attorney and during their testimony in criminal court.

Our dogs are bred and trained by National Service Dogs and specially trainrd to provide comfort, support & a calming presence.

Here is Grumman visiting Harley at court.

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09/18/2026

We’re ready to JUMP 💚

A HUGE thank you to our incredible Jump for Boost sponsors for making this Sunday possible and helping us raise critical funds to help the children & youth who come through our doors.

09/15/2026

We have a new look 💚💜

Our new website is LIVE! Visit boostcyac.ca and learn more about our work and programs!
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🌈 On June 28th 2026 Boost CYAC marched in the Toronto Pride Parade, celebrating the identity, individuality, and the man...
06/30/2026

🌈 On June 28th 2026 Boost CYAC marched in the Toronto Pride Parade, celebrating the identity, individuality, and the many different ways people experience the world. At Boost CYAC we believe that every young person deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued. This includes creating safe spaces where children can grow into who they are and feel celebrated while doing so. We were therefore so honoured to recognize Pride in Toronto, and celebrate the strength, diversity, and richness of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Happy Pride Everyone! 🌈

This week, at our Annual General Meeting, we had the privilege of recognizing individuals whose leadership, partnership,...
06/12/2026

This week, at our Annual General Meeting, we had the privilege of recognizing individuals whose leadership, partnership, and dedication help strengthen support for children, youth, and families every day 💚

Congratulations to our 2025 AGM Award Recipients:

Outstanding Achievement in Community Partnership Award
Ramona Alaggia
Professor and Associate Dean, Research, University of Toronto Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, McCain Family Chair in Child and Family, and Director of the ThRIve Research Lab for Child and Youth Trauma


Making A Difference Award
Detective Constable Michelle Kim
S*x Crimes – Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC), Toronto Police Service

Staff Outstanding Achievement Award
Duane S.
Prevention Educator, Prevention Education Program, Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre

Barb McIntyre Champion for Children Award
Kelly Beale
Lead Counsel, Ontario’s Human Trafficking Legal Support Program; Senior Crown Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General; and Anti-Human Trafficking Speaker and Advocate

These recipients embody the collaboration, compassion, leadership, and commitment that make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families. We are grateful for their contributions and proud to recognize their impact.

Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients and thank you for the difference you make every day.


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