Child Witness Centre

Child Witness Centre The vision of the Child Witness Centre is a community where children and youth are safe, valued and heard, empowering them towards strong futures.

HOW WE HELP
We provide children and youth who are victims or witnesses of abuse or crime, trauma-informed support uniquely tailored to their needs, through the criminal justice process. This includes:
• walking with them through either the investigation or the court process.
• providing them with information and advocating on their behalf.
• helping them cope with their fears and anxieties.
• hel

ping their caregivers be effective in supporting them.
• connecting them to services so they can begin to heal.

Sometimes, the first step in a child’s healing journey doesn’t begin with words. Instead, it begins with a quiet presenc...
06/03/2026

Sometimes, the first step in a child’s healing journey doesn’t begin with words. Instead, it begins with a quiet presence… a gentle nudge… a wagging tail. ❤️‍🩹🐾

Trauma can largely impact how a child handles stress, making it harder for them to regulate their emotions, feel safe, or communicate what they’ve experienced.

That’s where our facility dogs can come in. Specially trained, they support children and youth during some of the most difficult moments in their lives. 🐕

Our amazing dogs play an essential role in helping children feel safe, less stressed, and more comfortable to build trust. And when this happens, healing can begin.

Give healing today and have it matched by Badge of Hope. It’s difficult to describe the impact you’ll make for at least one young person and their family. 🩵

➡️ https://childwitness.com/make-online-donation/

Simply amazing. Simply historic. Simply the best. 🏆Huge to the Kitchener Rangers on winning the Memorial Cup for the 3...
06/01/2026

Simply amazing. Simply historic. Simply the best. 🏆

Huge to the Kitchener Rangers on winning the Memorial Cup for the 3rd time in franchise history! An incredible accomplishment to win the Canadian Hockey League championship, as the top team in junior hockey. 🏒🇨🇦

But it's your support for our community - in partnership with Rangers Reach - that makes you on AND off the ice! By supporting the work of non-profits like ours, you're helping so many others reach the next level too. ☝️

What a STRIKE of an afternoon! 🎳💜Our team had an amazing time channeling our inner “Rosie the Riveter” at Sexual Assault...
05/29/2026

What a STRIKE of an afternoon! 🎳💜

Our team had an amazing time channeling our inner “Rosie the Riveter” at Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region's Bowl-A-Thon today! From the polka-dot bandanas to the friendly competition and nonstop laughs, it was a lot of fun! 😂

But the best part? Supporting an incredible partner agency doing vital work in our community – helping survivors of sexual violence. We were grateful to be part of an event that brought people together for such an important cause. 💪

When children and youth experience abuse and crime, it can cause poor outcomes in their lives for many years to come. Bu...
05/28/2026

When children and youth experience abuse and crime, it can cause poor outcomes in their lives for many years to come. But as we walk with young victims and their families through the justice system, they're empowered to heal and break free from the cycle of victimization.

That's why we're so grateful for the continued financial support of United Way Waterloo Region Communities over the past year. By investing in our early intervention and tailored services today, our entire community becomes safer, healthier, and stronger for a brighter tomorrow.

Attention Luke Combs fans! We're selling 2 tickets to his concert in Toronto on Saturday, June 6. They are GREAT seats (...
05/26/2026

Attention Luke Combs fans! We're selling 2 tickets to his concert in Toronto on Saturday, June 6. They are GREAT seats (section E124, row 40) for a total of $637.50. Contact [email protected].

Why are we doing this? Glad you asked! Due to unforeseen circumstances, we're simply selling these tickets at purchase price because we're unable to leverage them towards fundraising purposes.

Join our team, Family & Children's Services of the Waterloo Region, and Waterloo Regional Police Service, as we celebrat...
05/22/2026

Join our team, Family & Children's Services of the Waterloo Region, and Waterloo Regional Police Service, as we celebrate 10 years of supporting kids and their families at the Child & Youth Advocacy Centre of Waterloo Region! 🌟

This special event is about coming together to recognize a decade of collaboration and impact – making child abuse investigations in more child friendly, trauma informed, and compassionate. 🩵

We’re excited to celebrate the journey to this and what's to come! There will be inspiring speeches, heartfelt stories, and great mingling. Oh, and let's not forget a tasty BBQ meal generously provided by ChefD. 😋

➡️ RSVP today! childwitness.com/cyac-10th-anniversary-celebration

We're so grateful for the continued support of May Court Club KW! The $1,100 we recently received will provide vital f...
05/21/2026

We're so grateful for the continued support of May Court Club KW! The $1,100 we recently received will provide vital for child victims and their caregivers in our services. This may include taxi services, bus passes, and parking vouchers – all based on individual needs. for helping to alleviate this burden that many face, so no barrier exists between children and a brighter future. 🩵

📸 In photo: Nancy Smith (on left) from the May Court Club of Kitchener-Waterloo and Linda Mark (on right) from Child Witness Centre.

When you play, local charities win! 😃Child Witness Centre is proud to be part of . Funds raised at the Cambridge Bingo ...
05/19/2026

When you play, local charities win! 😃

Child Witness Centre is proud to be part of . Funds raised at the Cambridge Bingo & Gaming Centre help support our work and make a difference in our community.

👋 You can visit our volunteers at the venue twice per month! The next dates are May 27 and June 17. More dates found here: https://childwitness.com/event/bingo-nights/

Big impact, close to home. 🩵

Charitable Gaming. Community Good.

Address

111 Duke Street East
Kitchener, ON
N2H1A4

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15197440904

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