Borderless Access to Education is a multi-year, collaborative, systems innovation project funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Youth Opportunities Fund.

The project partners are: Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY), Childhood Arrivals Support and Advocacy Centre of Canada (CASA), Sanctuary Students Solidarity and Support (S4) Collective, and Black Creek Youth Initiative.

​​You can learn more about each below:

The Childhood Arrivals and Advocacy (CASA) program

Childhood Arrivals Support and Advocacy Centre of Canada (CASA) supports young people who were brought to Canada as children and are living in Ontario with precarious or no immigration status. CASA helps clients to understand and navigate the options available to regularize their immigration status, while connecting them with services and education to assist in pursuing their personal goals. CASA also engages in systemic advocacy to change attitudes, policies and laws that create barriers for young people with no or precarious immigration status.

​GET IN TOUCH: 
Website: https://casacentre.ca/
Email: [email protected]

Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY)  

Justice for Children and Youth (JFCY) is a leading expert on children’s rights, providing legal representation to children and youth in the province of Ontario. JFCY is a non-profit legal aid clinic that specializes in protecting the rights of those facing conflicts with the legal system, education systems, and social service or mental health systems. JFCY also advocates for law and policy reform, provides public legal education, and engages in community development.

GET IN TOUCH: 
Website: https://jfcy.org/en/
Phone: 416-920-1633
and Toll Free within Ontario: 1-866-999-JFCY (5329)
​Email: [email protected]

Sanctuary Student Support and Solidarity (S4 Collective)

The Sanctuary Students  Solidarity and Support Collective (or S4) is a grassroots, member-led organization advocating for equitable access to education at all levels, regardless of immigration status. S4 Collective creates a supportive space that connects, empowers and amplifies the voices and experiences of Sanctuary Scholars. Our main goals are to support Sanctuary Students in navigating educational pathways in Ontario, while also working with schools, programs, and institutions to break down systemic barriers and expand access to education. Through collective action, advocacy, and peer support, S4 works to challenge inequities and reimagine education as a right, not a privilege.
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​GET IN TOUCH: 
Website: s4collective.org
​Email:  [email protected]

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Black Creek Youth Initiative (BCYI) 

Black Creek Youth Initiative (BCYI) is a youth-driven organization that offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for young individuals in Toronto's Black Creek area. BCYI delivers a range of services aimed at helping youth and young adults overcome systemic obstacles and enhance their mental health. The initiative emerged from the recognized need within the community to engage youth in activities and programs that foster skill development through professional guidance, experiential learning, mentorship, leadership training, and active community participation.
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GET IN TOUCH: 
Website: ​blackcreekyouthinitiative.com/
Phone: 647-706-2924
Email: [email protected]

Funding for this project is provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation Youth Opportunities Fund. ​

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​Disclaimer: B.A.T.E. does not provide legal advice or representation to individuals or groups. The information on this website is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. If you need legal advice, please contact a lawyer or legal aid clinic familiar with the law applicable in your jurisdiction.

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