Office of the Child and Youth Advocate

Welcome

Through the links on the left side of this page, you can find information about our Office as a whole, about our advocacy services and about our legal appointment services.  There is also a link to information specifically for young people.

The most important thing to know is that you must be a young person receiving services through the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act, the Protection of Sexually Exploited Children Act or be a youth involved with the youth criminal justice system before we can get involved.  If you are receiving services and you are not sure if we can help you with a problem, please call us and ask.  Our phone numbers are prominently displayed on the right side of this page and throughout the website.

News from our office      

  • News release: Child and Youth Advocate designated independent officer of the Legislature
  • Director of Systemic Advocacy and Outreach announced
  • Director of Strategic Support announced
  • "Advocacy 101: The Basics and Beyond" wraps up with events in Calgary and Lethbridge
  • Senior Manager for Legal Representation for Children and Youth (LRCY) announced
  • Senior Manager of Advocacy Services announced
  • Child and Youth Advocate appointed for Alberta
  • Booklets on rights for children and youth in care now available   

             More news ...

What's happening elsewhere

News from around the country and around the globe

How to Reach Us

If you want to talk to an Advocate,
click here

If you think you may need an LRCY lawyer, click here

Advocacy Services

toll-free: (800) 661-3446
southern: (403) 297-8435
northern: (780) 422-6056

LRCY

toll-free: (888) 890-2020
Edmonton: (780) 644-6951