Boost for Kids

This week, at our Annual General Meeting, we had the privilege of recognizing individuals whose leadership, partnership, and dedication help strengthen support for children, youth, and families every day 💚

Congratulations to our 2025 AGM Award Recipients:

Outstanding Achievement in Community Partnership Award
Ramona Alaggia
Professor and Associate Dean, Research, University of Toronto Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, McCain Family Chair in Child and Family, and Director of the ThRIve Research Lab for Child and Youth Trauma


Making A Difference Award
Detective Constable Michelle Kim
S*x Crimes – Child & Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC), Toronto Police Service

Staff Outstanding Achievement Award
Duane S.
Prevention Educator, Prevention Education Program, Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre

Barb McIntyre Champion for Children Award
Kelly Beale
Lead Counsel, Ontario’s Human Trafficking Legal Support Program; Senior Crown Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General; and Anti-Human Trafficking Speaker and Advocate

These recipients embody the collaboration, compassion, leadership, and commitment that make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families. We are grateful for their contributions and proud to recognize their impact.

Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients and thank you for the difference you make every day.


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$1,400,000 raised in support of kids & teens who have experienced abuse ⚡️⚡️

Last Thursday at the 27th annual Butterfly Ball we welcomed 470 guests and hosted 46 tables at our biggest gala yet held at the Royal Ontario Museum.

Thank you to our co-chairs, event committee, sponsors and partners for your support & generosity.

Save the Date - May 20, 2027

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A night at the museum ✨ An unforgettable Butterfly Ball to raise vital funds to support kids who have experienced abuse.

A few snapshots starting with our gala co-chairs: Lesley Rowan, Sarah Paterson & Claire MacNamara.

Thank you to our wonderful fashion sponsor for this stunning step & repeat.

We are thrilled to announce TD Bank Group’s support of $50,000 towards Boost CYAC’s Child & Youth Advocacy Program. Thanks to their generosity, more children and teens will receive individual care from our team at the time of disclosure and throughout the investigation process.

We are grateful for their partnership and support of the young people in our community when they need it the most.

Throwing it back to last year’s Butterfly Ball. We’re already counting down to doing it again on May 21 at ⚡️⚡️

Stay tuned … you won’t want to miss what’s next.

Boost CYAC brings together professionals from mental health, education, justice, child protection, police, and medical systems under one roof to respond collaboratively to kids & teens who have experienced abuse. 💚