This article forms part of a team research project on youth access to justice that focuses on youth participation in legal proceedings in Quebec. The limited extent of existing interdisciplinary exchange in the field of youth protection justified the organization of a round-table discussion to address challenges, experiences and lessons to be learned regarding Quebec’s child welfare and protection system. That discussion, presented here, illustrates key deficiencies that restrict youth’s access to justice and suggests directions for intervention in support of children’s rights. The bringing together of actors in child protection indicates the need to create significant space for dialogue among stakeholders, and potential pathways for improving socio-legal practices and access to justice for youth in Quebec.