Hamilton Health Sciences

Child Advocacy and Assessment Program (CAAP)


Description

Provides consultations and assessments around issues of child maltreatment, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse and neglect. Care provided includes physical or medical assessments, consultations to service providers and health care providers, and counselling and supportive services for children and youth and their families following exposure to maltreatment.

Eligibility
Children who have experienced sexual, physical, or emotional abuse or neglect.
Application Process
Most referrals are from health care practitioners. Parents may call inquiring around interventions for any form of maltreatment or information regarding any component of the programming. 
Documents Required
Documents outlined in application form
Office
905-521-2100 x73268
Fax
905-522-7982
Web Site
https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/mcmaster-childrens-hospital/areas-of-care/services/child-advocacy-assessment-program/
Mailing Address
1200 Main St W
Hamilton, ON, L8S 2A5
Canada
Languages
English
Fees
None
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Last Updated On
February 6, 2026
Last Verified On
January 27, 2026
Address
1200 Main St W
Hamilton, ON, L8S 2A5

A pediatric academic health science centre serving the special and unique healthcare needs of children using a family-centred model of care. Specializes in acute pediatrics with a dedicated children-only emergency department.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm
Service Area(s)
Hamilton