Child and Youth Care Programs

Learn more about the child and youth care programs and the various program options offered in community services and start dates at Algonquin College. Apply now for programs starting in Winter, Spring or Fall 2026!

Bachelor of Child and Youth Care Honours - Start in September!

Program includes hands-on experience through a 14-week work term and two field placements in a variety of settings.

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Child and Youth Care - Start in January or September!

By the end of the program students will have 1000 hours of practical experience in the field of child and youth care in two different work environments.

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Developmental Services Worker - Start in May or September!

Program includes experience for students in a wide variety of placement settings in four locations working with people of all ages in developmental services.

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Human Services Foundations - Start in January, May or September!

Not sure what community services program is right for you? Explore our new one-year foundations program!

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Social Service Worker - Start in January or September!

Program has the highest placement hours in the province with three placements totaling almost 700 hours completed in a variety of settings.

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Social Service Worker (Intensive) - 42 weeks - Start in September!

Accelerated and intensive model of the two year diploma which can be completed in three terms. This program is available for students who have completed prior post-secondary education in a related field.

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