Ontario College Advanced Diploma Child and Youth Care

Course Overview This course prepares you to become a skilled Child and Youth Care practitioner, empowering at-risk children, youth, and their families to navigate complex social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. You will learn to implement evidence-informed therapeutic strategies grounded in relational practice, equity, and a deep understanding of human development and resiliency. The program emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning and provides opportunities for community service, social innovation, and positive changemaking. Key Program Highlights Implement evidence-informed prevention and intervention strategies Build therapeutic relationships with at-risk children, youth, and families Apply frameworks of risk, resiliency, equity, and ecological systems Gain hands-on experience through experiential, interactive learning Explore pathways in social innovation, entrepreneurship, and community service