/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Stand Up for Kids Awards at Queen's Park/

Presented by the Honourable Michael Coteau
Minister of Children and Youth Services

TORONTO, Oct. 26, 2016 /CNW/ - As part of Child Abuse Prevention month, the Award recognizes local heroes who have taken action or significantly contributed to the advocacy against child abuse and neglect.

WHO:		The Honourable Michael Coteau, Minister of Children and Youth Services Stand Up for Kids Award recipients, Jacqueline Jean Pierre, Wraparound Worker at Skylark Children, Youth and Families (mental health services) and  Lyn Factor, philanthropist and child well being advocate.  David Rivard, Chief Executive Officer, Children's Aid Society of Toronto Janice Robinson, Executive Director, Catholic Children's Aid Society of Toronto Brian Prousky, Executive Director, Jewish Family & Child
WHAT:		Stand Up for Kids Award Ceremony
		Minister of Children and Youth Services Michael Coteau will present the Annual Stand Up for Kids Awards to two individuals who have shown an exceptional commitment to protecting and supporting vulnerable children from abuse and neglect.
		The Stand Up for Kids Award is sponsored by the Children's Aid Society of Toronto, Catholic Children's Aid Society of Toronto, Jewish Family & Child and Native Child and Family Services of Toronto.
WHERE:		Main Legislative Building, Queen's Park, Committee Room 228
WHEN:		Thursday, October 27^th, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

SOURCE Children's Aid Society of Toronto

RSVP: Rob Thompson, Director, Communications, Children's Aid Society of Toronto, [email protected]