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CYAC 10th Anniversary Celebration

You’re invited! We’re celebrating 10 years of supporting kids and their families at the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre!

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Join us on Monday, June 8 at 6:00pm! We look forward to sharing about our impact with you!

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Give Local Kids a Brighter Future

Did you know 27% of Canadians report experiencing physical or sexual abuse before the age of 15?

This past year alone, we supported 1,088 child and youth victims of abuse and crime, and 827 caregivers, in Waterloo Region, Guelph, and Wellington County.

When we walk with young survivors and their families through the justice system, their trauma is reduced, healing begins, and futures become much brighter.

Video sponsored and produced by the Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation (AMDF).
Sensitive content: Video includes themes of abuse and violence. Please watch with care.

“The support of Child Witness Centre for me was… lifesaving.” – Past client

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The vision of the Child Witness Centre is a community where children and youth are safe, valued and heard, empowering them towards strong futures.

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Join our team, Family & Children's Services of the Waterloo Region, and Waterloo Regional Police Service, as we celebrate 10 years of supporting kids and their families at the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre of Waterloo Region! 🌟This special event is about coming together to recognize a decade of #community collaboration and impact – making child abuse investigations in #WaterlooRegion more child friendly, trauma informed, and compassionate. 🩵We’re excited to celebrate the journey to this #milestone and what's to come! There will be inspiring speeches, heartfelt stories, and great mingling. Oh, and let's not forget a tasty BBQ meal generously provided by ChefD. 😋➡️ RSVP today! childwitness.com/cyac-10th-anniversary-celebration … See MoreSee Less

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We're so grateful for the continued supporMay Court Club KWub KW! The $1,100 we recently received will provide v#transportationation for child victims and their caregivers in our services. This may include taxi services, bus passes, and parking vouchers – all based on individual ne#thankyounkYou for helping to alleviate this burden that many face, so no barrier exists between children and a brighter future. 🩵📸 In photo: Nancy Smith (on left) from the May Court Club of Kitchener-Waterloo and Linda Mark (on right) from Child Witness Centre. … See MoreSee Less

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When you play, local charities win! 😃Child Witness Centre is proud to be part of #CharitableGaming. Funds raised at the Cambridge Bingo & Gaming Centre help support our work and make a difference in our community.👋 You can visit our volunteers at the #Cambridge venue twice per month! The next dates are May 27 and June 17. More dates found here: childwitness.com/event/bingo-nights/Big impact, close to home. 🩵Charitable Gaming. Community Good. … See MoreSee Less

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Creating a community where children and youth are safe, valued, and heard. Serving Waterloo Region, Guelph, and Wellington County. Celebrating 40 Years!

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chrisgrayspeaks Chris Gray @chrisgrayspeaks ·
29 Apr

What a great day… and what a crowd!

A beautiful venue at Wilfred Laurier University for Day 2 of 3 of the 19th Annual @ChildWitnessCtr Youth Symposium.

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chrisgrayspeaks Chris Gray @chrisgrayspeaks ·
24 Apr

A great first day of the 19th Annual @ChildWitnessCtr Youth Symposium in Guelph, ON.

Honoured to share the stage with some amazing speakers and make an IMPACT on the youth in the Guelph area.

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