Families In TRANSition - June 2008

A Resource Guide for Parents of Trans youth

Families in TRANSition: A Resource Guide for Parents of Trans Youth is the first comprehensive Canadian publication to address the needs of parents and families supporting their trans children. Families in TRANSition summarizes the experiences, strategies, and successes of a working group of community consultants – researchers, counsellors, advocates, parents, as well as trans youth themselves. The guide is generously funded by the Lesbian & Gay Community Appeal and General Reinsurance Company and will launch at a fabulous event on the evening of Sunday, June 8th at 6:30 PM at Tallulah’s Cabaret 12 Alexander Street

Buddies In Bad Times Theatre.

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P&P Gender Play Project a Vital Idea! - April 2008

The Toronto Community Foundation has awarded CTYS a $30,000 grant for the production of next year’s Pride & Prejudice Gender Play. This level of support will greatly boost the profile and overall quality of this theatrical production and in addition allow for the creation of a documentary video of the Gender Play process from start to finish. This is such a deserving project.

Congratulations LeeAndra. We are truly proud of your talents and effort. Click here for more about Gender Play

PenEquity supports CTYS - April 2008

"A dream come true!" Toronto councillor Kyle Rae declared at the opening of the AMC Theatre at Toronto Life Square, a PenEquity development project.

Rae said the Yonge & Dundas area had fallen "into decay and ruin" and attracted crime. The redevelopment into what is now Toronto Life Square was intended to revitalize the area and make it safer, he said. "We did not want to allow Toronto to fall into a cesspool like other North American cities."

To reinforce the importance of making Yonge & Dundas safer, especially for youth, PenEquity presented $10,000 to the Central Toronto Youth Services for our work with Toronto's at-risk youth.

Coverage:

The Toronto Sun

Central Toronto Youth Services is Re-Accredited

The CMHO Accreditation Review Team announced on February 1, 2008 that they would be recommending re-accreditation as a result of their 3-day audit of the agency's operations. 

A rigourous process, accreditation is required of all members of Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) and ensures agencies are providing the high-quality services CTYS is known for.

For more information about accreditation, visit: www.kidsmentalhealth.ca

City of Toronto recognizes CTYS Pride and Prejudice Program - December 2007

On Monday, December 10, Mayor David Miller and Members of Toronto City Council will honour the recipients of the 2007 Access, Equity and Human Rights Awards at a ceremony in the City Hall Council Chamber. Nine residents and two organizations will be recognized for their ongoing efforts to build a city where everyone can participate fully in the social, cultural, economic, recreational and political life of Toronto. Their work has contributed to the elimination of violence, racism, sexism, homophobia, homelessness, hate crimes, hunger, poverty and illiteracy.

Central Toronto Youth Services' Pride and Prejudice Program will be awarded the Pride Award for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Two-Spirited Issues in recognition of our services, public education and advocacy role focusing on the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and transgender youth.

Coverage:
Now Magazine
The Toronto Star