Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone is a free place to call or webchat 24/7 for those under 20 years old who need someone to talk to. They are anonymous and confidential. Visit their website or call them:
Toll free: 1-800-668-6868
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Ombudsman Ontario
Under legislative changes that came into effect on May 1, 2019, the position of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth (Ontario Child Advocate) was eliminated and investigative work was transferred to the Ombudsman.
The Ombudsman has established a unit to oversee children's aid societies, the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, youth custody facilities, and the Child and Family Services Review Board. Their team can help with complaints or investigate systemic issues.
Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Alberta
The Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Alberta informs young people and children about their rights and helps if they feel their rights have been violated or their best interests have not been considered. This site also provides contact information for the advocate's office for guidance and other crisis lines.
General inquires: (780) 422-6056
Specialized Advocacy for Young People: (800) 661-3446
Legal Representation for Children and Youth: (800) 890-2020
Representative for Children and Youth
The Representative for Children and Youth of British Columbia supports children from birth to young adulthood. They provide help to those receiving services from the provincial child and youth welfare system.
Toll-free: 1-800-476-3933
Email: rcy@rcybc.ca
U-Report
U-Report is a free survey tool that allows young people, aged 13-24 to share their opinions about political issues that matter to them over Facebook Messenger. UNICEF Canada gathers the answers and shares them with governments to make sure that young people's voices are heard. For instructions on how to get started, and to learn more, check out their website.
U-Report
U-Report is a free survey tool that allows young people, aged 13-24 to share their opinions about political issues that matter to them over Facebook Messenger. UNICEF Canada gathers the answers that young people submit and shares them with governments to make sure that their voices are heard. For instructions on how to get started, and to learn more, check out their website.
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal 2018 Decision Information Sheet
This child-friendly information sheet by the First Nations Caring Society offers an overview of the case to get the Government of Canada to make sure that First Nations families get the child welfare services they need, and explains what was decided by the Human Rights Tribunal of Canada in January of 2018.
Spirit Bear's Poster on the UN's Convention on the Rights of the Child
In this colourful, child-friendly poster, Spirit Bear tells us about children's rights under the UN's Convention on the Rights of the Child. To learn more about Spirit Bear and his work, check out the First Nations Caring Society's website here: https://fncaringsociety.com/SpiritBear
"I have rights" introduction to children's rights
The "I have rights..." child-friendly brochure provides an introduction to children's rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. This brochure was created by the Council of Europe and allows children to learn about their rights in an enjoyable way.
Your Rights in Pictures
These illustrated guides to rights, produced by the Children and Young People's Commissioner of Scotland and artist Alex Leonard, help children and young people to understand their rights under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in a clear and visual way. You can access these illustrated guides (one of children and one for young people) on the Children and Young People's Commissioner of Scotland website.
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