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MISSION

To offer holistic support to refugee and migrant children navigating immigration, legal and social services systems in Ontario. We work to ensure that children and youth are empowered in their own lives and that the immigration processes and other systems they are navigating are responsive to their individual needs and circumstances.

An immigration system in Canada and a settlement landscape in Ontario where children’s rights are upheld, children’s voices are amplified and valued, and the needs of all children are met through access to the opportunities and supports they require.

VISION

VALUES

Children’s Rights

Access to Justice

Holistic Support

The Child’s Voice

Child Centered

OUR SERVICES

We offer holistic case management, direct services and quality referrals to refugee and migrant children based on their particular needs. These needs may include:

Immigration System Navigation

Legal Information and Referrals

Access to Education

Health Care System Navigation

Child Welfare System Navigation

Income Security Program Referrals

Shelter and Housing
Support

Basic Needs Support

The Centre for Refugee Children provides services to refugee and migrant children of any sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. We strive to make appropriate referrals to settlement agencies in the community that serve the unique needs of LGBTQ+ refugee and migrant children and youth.

OUR TEAM

Steve Meagher
Director
[email protected]
416-469-5067 x 1

Heaven Tessfay
Child & Youth Settlement Worker
416-469-5067 x 2
 
Maria Ramírez Bolaños
Child & Youth Settlement Worker
416-469-5067 x 2
 
Victoria Zea
Child & Youth Settlement Worker
[email protected]
416-469-5067 ext. 5

Paula Origua
Policy & Advocacy Coordinator
[email protected]
416-469-5067 x 3

Chiara Rossi
Child Representative Staff
[email protected]

Feven Iket
Site Coordinator, Anchor House
416-469-5067 x 4
 

Rafael Llamas
Operations & Overnight Worker, Anchor House
[email protected]

To make a referral for a child or youth, please complete the referral form here and our staff will respond: CRC Referral Form