Child and youth care practitioners offer life-changing support to vulnerable children, youth and their families. As a child and youth care practitioner, you have the opportunity to help youth find their own voice and make a profound difference in their lives.

 

Child and youth care practitioners work front-line with children, youth and their families as part of a multi-disciplinary teams. 

Settings include: 

• School-based programs 
• Child welfare and protection 
• Group homes and residential treatment facilities 
• Community mental health and children’s mental health programs 
• Youth outreach centres 
• Community-based child and youth development programs 
• Home-based care and treatment 
• Parent education and family support 
• Hospital-based services 
• Youth justice programs 
• Private practice