Member Benefits
Becoming a CYACC member means joining a national community committed to strengthening Child and Youth Advocacy Centres across Canada. Together, we connect, collaborate, and build capacity so that every child and youth who has experienced abuse has access to consistent, high-quality, and culturally safe support.
Every member brings value to the network and amplifies the importance of supporting children and youth affected by abuse and violence.
Membership with CYACC is an opportunity for CYACs to join together to strengthen, advocate for, and expand the CYAC model across Canada. While non-member CYACs will continue to benefit from existing programs and supports offered through the Network, membership provides access to expanded tools, deeper engagement and opportunities to shape the future of the CYAC movement in Canada. It also signals our collective commitment to a strong, unified national voice.
To support a strong start, the cost of membership will be covered for all existing network members for the first year. As a CYACC member, you will continue to have access to the same valuable resources, collaborative opportunities, and supportive community that you’ve come to expect from the network.
| Benefits | Non-Member | Emerging Member | Established Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Networking and engagement | |||
| Complementary attendance at National Meeting** | X | X | X |
| Access to apply for travel stipend to attend National Meeting** | X | X | X |
| Quarterly Network Meetings | X | X | X |
| Monthly CYACC Connect newsletters | X | X | |
| Advocacy and thought leadership | |||
| Government relations training, tools and support | X | X | |
| A voice in national advocacy and thought leadership activities | X | X | |
| Best practices and accreditation | |||
| Enhanced knowledge mobilization activities to enhance service delivery and MDT engagement (e.g., webinars**, communities of practice) | X | X | X |
| Ability to contribute to and access national-level data sets | X | X | X |
| A voice in the development of a national accreditation framework | X | X | |
| Future: Access to a resource repository for CYACs | X | X | X |
| CYACC Governance and recognition | |||
| CYAC details on the CYACC website | X | X | X |
| Use of the CYACC trustmark on your website and email signature | X | X* | |
| Recognition as a CYACC member on the CYACC website and other communications | X | X* | |
| A special CYACC member lapel pin to amplify the association and your role | X | X* | |
| Ability to participate in CYACC committees, roundtables and working groups (e.g., provincial/regional roundtable, accreditation, government relations, fundraising) | X | X | |
* Special distinction will be given to Founding Members in the form of a special trustmark, lapel pin, and recognition on the CYACC website and other communications
** Currently supported through Department of Justice Canada funding. May be adjusted in the future.
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