The Advocate for Children and Youth is an Independent Officer of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. The Advocate leads a team of professionals to advocate for the rights, interests, and well-being of children and youth in Saskatchewan.

Our mandate is defined by The Advocate for Children and Youth Act.

We do:

• Advocacy on behalf of children and youth receiving services from a provincial ministry, agency of the government, or publicly-funded health entity.
• Investigations into any matter concerning, or services provided to, children and youth by a provincial ministry, agency of the government, or publicly funded health entity.
• Public Education to raise awareness of the rights, interests, and well-being of children and youth.
• Research and Advise on any matter relating to the rights, interests, and well-being of children and youth.