CHEO - Child and Youth Protection Service

Application

Referrals by the Children's Welfare Authority, hospital staff or community physicians

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Children and youth 17 years or under and their families, when abuse or neglect is suspected or evident

Fees

Set fees * Covered by the Ontario Health Card

Executives

Lindy Samson - Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

Contacts

Pranesh Chakraborty - Chief of Pediatrics

Languages

English ; French

Area(s) Served

Québec ; Eastern Ontario

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides leadership within the hospital and community in protecting children and youth (under 18 years) * Major emphasis on the provision of specialized medical and mental health services to children, youth and families where abuse or neglect is suspected or evident

Components:

consultation and co-ordination for hospital cases of suspected abuse and neglect
assistance with urgent assessment and treatment through the Emergency Department
medical assessment and follow-up in a specialized outpatient clinic (Historical Sexual Abuse Clinic)
case review by the multidisciplinary inter-agency Child and Youth Protection Team
case consultation to community professionals
community and professional education regarding abuse and neglect
research and publication related to child abuse and neglect
partners in development of services and prevention programs
advocacy on child abuse issues