Aisling Discoveries Child and Family Cebtre
Provides services to special needs children from birth to age twelve and their families, in the communities of East York and Scarborough. Describes their services and workshops.
Beat The Street
A literacy program of Frontier College for street youth and homeless adults in downtown Toronto. Also a registered charitable organization.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Toronto
Provides guidance for girls and boys from 6 to 16 through companionship with adult volunteers. Includes information about how to get a child involved, volunteer and sponsorship needs, and a list of their events.
Children's Aid Society of Toronto
Committed to protecting children from harm and preventing child abuse and neglect. Information on reporting child abuse, becoming a foster parent, adoption, discovering one's roots, employment opportunities, and volunteer work.
Covenant House
Shelter and support for homeless youth. Features history and programs, volunteer opportunities, donation form, information on upcoming events.
Delisle Youth Services
Multi-service agency committed to supporting the developmental, emotional and social needs of youth and their families. List of services.
Eva's Initiatives
Offers emergency housing solutions for homeless youth as well as access to programs and agencies for education, job training and health care resources.
Funders Alliance for Children, Youth and Families
A Canadian network of foundations, charities and corporations interested in children's issues. Headquartered in Toronto.
Jessie's Centre for Teenagers
A variety of programs available to young parents and pregnant teenagers. Monthly calendar and volunteer opportunities.
Rexdale Youth Resource Centre
Serves Etobicoke youth from 15 to 24 years old. Assists in securing and maintaining employment while fostering personal growth and development. Operated by the YMCA.
St. Alban's Boys and Girls Club
Offers a daycare and a homeless shelter as well as parent/child programs, outreach services, mentoring, and skill based programs. Located in downtown Toronto.
The Crèche Child and Family Centre
Multi-service child and family centre committed to strengthening families and promoting optimal child development. Describes its programs, publications, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities.
The Minstrel Foundation for Music and Arts Advance
A charitable organization that is dedicated to expanding the opportunity for inner city youth to study and excel in music. Outlines its programs and profiles its major award winners.
Youth Assisting Youth (YAY)
Matches youth volunteers, aged 16 to 24, in one-on-one relationships to provide positive role models for 'at risk' children aged 6-15. Lists volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
Youth Without Shelter
An emergency shelter for homeless youth ages 16-24 in Toronto. Committed to diverse client-focused services in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
Youthlink
Offers a range of services from prevention and early intervention to treatment, for young people. Lists their history, descriptions of services, volunteer needs, and newsletter.