Introduction to Child and Youth Care

Children, youth, families and communities may require support from child and youth care practitioners in order to lead healthy lives. Students develop an understanding of the history of the child and youth care profession, roles and responsibilities of child and youth care practitioners, strengths and needs of children, youth, families, and communities, professional conduct and personal self-awareness for becoming an effective child and youth care practitioner. Through in-class learning activities, group discussions and self-reflection, students develop foundational knowledge of the child and youth care profession.