About Us
Vision
All children & youth feel safe, heard, and empowered in a community of hope.
Mission
The CYAC provides a safe space and specialized care team for children, youth, and their families who have been impacted by abuse. This team is grounded in a trauma-informed approach, which works with investigative partners, and collaborative community supports, to advocate for and facilitate healing.
WHO WE ARE
Professionals dedicated to the safety and well-being of children and youth
As an internationally recognized, best practice model to address child abuse, a CYAC brings multiple sectors, within a community (capacity), together using a trauma-informed, community assets lens. Trauma-informed, (ensuring minimal re-victimization through a healing model) community capacity building is a framework that creates and encourages resilient healing for the child or youth and their families within their own communities. How effective the supports are to the child and family often determine how well the family heals and remains a productive member of a healthy community.
Clients Spread Across Our Geographic Region
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Barrie & Area
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Orillia & Area
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Mobile Locations
Our Values – Be H.E.A.R.D.
Professionals dedicated to the safety and well-being of children and youth
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Heart:
We care about people. We are committed to act with compassion, integrity, and honesty in al situations and we listen with respect and empathy.
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Excellence:
We are determined to achieve ambitious, measurable outcomes in working toward our Vision. We strive for accuracy and credibility in the pursuit of results. We maintain evidence-informed practices in all aspects of operations.
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Advocacy:
We advocate, for individuals, for early, seamless access to care and resources to start the healing journey which contribute to outcomes that best suit the needs and choices of the children and youth and their families/caregivers. We also advocate for system changes within governments.
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Relationships:
We collaborate with our community partners to develop, deliver, and coordinate services. We are dedicated to mutual sharing of expertise and knowledge with other agencies, professionals, and the broader community. By putting the needs of children & youth first, we work at building effective relationships with children, youth & their families/caregivers. We demonstrate respect for all through our words and actions.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
We value diversity, equity and inclusion with respect to the children, youth and families/caregivers we support, as well as volunteers, and staff. Through welcoming diversity and an inclusive environment, people of all backgrounds and experiences feel welcomed, valued, and respected, understood and a sense of belonging.
Our Strategic Pillars
Financial Stability
Evidence-Informed Program Delivery
Effective Board & Staff Leadership
Community Awareness & Engagement
