Program: Priority Access for Child Welfare (PACW)
Organization: Strides Toronto
Phone Numbers: Intake 416-438-3697
Email: contactus@stridestoronto.ca
Website: stridestoronto.ca/program-service/priority-access-for-child-welfare-pacw/
Address:
100 Consillium Place, Suite 600
Toronto, ON
M1H 3E3
Location: Toronto (Scarborough)
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Thu 9am-8pm * Fri 9am-5pm
Service Description: Helps children and youth that are at-risk of being placed in child welfare due to:
  • challenges at home
  • severe difficulties at school that could lead to loss of school placement
  • significant mental health and/or addiction issues and child welfare has become involved
Depending on the need of the family, therapists can meet with youth and their caregivers between 1 to 3 times per week. 



Fees: Vary by program
Application: Referral Required. A referral needs to be made by the social workers from Children's Aid Society Toronto (CAST), Catholic Children's Aid Society (CCAS), Native Child and Family Services or Jewish Family and Child Services to Strides Toronto.
Eligibility / Target Population: Children (6 to 12 years) and youth (12 to 17 years)
Languages: English
Language Notes: *Interpretation services are available.
Area Served: Toronto (Scarborough)
See Also: Community Mental Health Programs
Mental Health for Children and Youth
Last Updated: 4/22/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=50595

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