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WHAT IS THE CHILD & YOUTH ADVOCACY CENTRE?
A response where the needs of children & youth are at the centre of everything.
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The Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) is a not-for-profit organization designed to accommodate a team of highly-skilled professionals who are empowered to collaborate on cases, take actions that prevent re-victimization, and support the child's long-term well-being, as well as non-offending caregivers. Our goal is to provide a center of leadership, promoting excellence in child abuse services, research, training, and education — a collective community response to protecting children from abuse.

The child featured in this video is an actor, representing the 1 in 3 Canadian children who are significantly impacted by abuse before the age of 15.

In a perfect world, there would be no need for a Child & Youth Advocacy Centre because every child would be safe, loved, and nurtured. Until that time, we are here to ensure that children and youth who have experienced abuse, neglect, or emotional harm receive the compassionate and trauma-informed care they deserve.

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BECAUSE EVERY CHILD DESERVES OUR VERY BEST.
A community of hope, where all children feel safe, believed, and nurtured.
WHO WE ARE
THE WORK WE DO
Core Programming
Child and Family
Advocacy Program
 
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Emergency
Services Response
Program
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Multi-Disciplinary
Response Program
 
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Resilient Families
Health & Wellness
Program
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Building Brighter
Futures – Education
Program

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Serving the Communities of:
KELOWNA·WEST KELOWNA·LAKE COUNTRY·PEACHLAND
WAYS TO DONATE
As a registered charity, the CYAC is empowered in our work by the generous support of our community. If you want to make a donation, we have a variety of options for you to find the right fit for your giving. Every donation made impacts the vulnerable children who we serve. Thank You!
  • One Time Donation
  • Monthly Giving
  • Become a Funding Partner
  • Gift of Securities
  • Gift in Your Will
  • Program Sponsor
WAYS TO DONATE
WAYS TO DONATE
As a registered charity, the CYAC is empowered in our work by the generous support of our community. If you would like to make a donation, we have a variety of options for you to find the right fit for your giving. Every donation made impacts the vulnerable children we serve. Thank You!
  • One Time Donation
  • Monthly Giving
  • Become a Funding Partner
  • Gift of Securities
  • Gift in Your Will
  • Program Sponsor
WAYS TO DONATE
"Children who have been impacted by abuse and criminal trauma deserve the very best of us and the truth is that we are at our very best when we work together to provide holistic wrap around care. That's the difference the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre makes." Ginny Becker. Executive Director
OUR COMMUNITY
Our deepest gratitude to our funders, donors and supporters. It is only because of you that we are able to create a brighter, more hopeful future for children impacted by abuse and neglect.
OUR SUPPORTERS
OUR COMMUNITY
Our deepest gratitude to our funders, donors and supporters. It is only because of you that we are able to create a brighter, more hopeful future for children impacted by abuse and neglect.
OUR SUPPORTERS
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If you or someone you know needs immediate help please call 911.
For information on the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre of Kelowna, please contact 236-361-8588 [email protected]

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