Membership

Membership with CYACC connects you to a growing community of professionals and organizations committed to strengthening the response to child and youth abuse across Canada.

Whether you're part of an established Child and Youth Advocacy Centre or in the early stages of development, becoming a CYACC member means gaining access to shared knowledge, national advocacy, and a powerful support system.

Why Should CYACs Become a Member?

• Connection
  Network with peers across the country who share your passion and commitment to supporting children, youth, and families.
• Collaboration
  Participate in working groups, share resources, and co-create solutions to common challenges in service delivery, sustainability, and development.
• Capacity Building
  Access exclusive training opportunities, tools, templates, and guidance tailored to the unique needs of CYACs.
• Advocacy & Influence
  Be part of a collective voice advancing national policy, funding, and awareness for child- and youth-focused services.
• Visibility & Support
  Get featured in national campaigns, CYACC communications, and sector spotlights that celebrate and amplify your work.

Who Can Join?

Membership is open to:

• Fully operational CYACs across Canada
• CYACs in the development or feasibility stage

Even if your group isn’t a CYAC (or working to become one), we’d still love to have you involved! You can join our community by signing up for the mailing list and taking part in other engagement opportunities.

Become a Member Today

Membership is open year-round and free in 2025 to eligible organizations.

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Learn More About Member Benefits

Thank you to our Founding Members! 

Alisa's Wish Child and Youth Advocacy Centre

Beacon House London CYAC

Big Bear Child & Youth Advocacy Centre

Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre

Caribou Child and Youth Advocacy Centre

Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre

Child & Youth Advocacy Centre, Fort McMurray

Child & Youth Advocacy Centre of Simcoe Muskoka

CYAC of Kelowna

Chinook Child and Youth Advocacy Centre

Kit's Place Child and Youth Advocacy Centre 

Koala Place Child & Youth Advocacy Centre

Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara

Lanark Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (LCYAC)  

Little Bear Child & Youth Advocacy Centre

Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre

Marie-Vincent Centre d'appui aux enfants et à la jeunesse

Oak Child and Youth Advocacy Centre

Safe Kids &Youth (SKY) Coordinated Response

Sanare Centre

SeaStar Child and Youth Advocacy Centre

SIAM - Services Intégrés en Abus et Maltraitance

Toba Centre for Children & Youth

Treehouse Child and Youth Advocacy Centre

Turtle's Nest Child and Youth Advocacy Centre of Nippising District

Umingmak Child and Youth Support Centre

Victoria Child Advocacy and Youth Centre

Waterloo Region Child & Youth Advocacy Centre

Windsor Essex Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (WECYAC)

Zebra Child & Youth Advocacy Centre