Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care

Course Description

It is a three-year advanced diploma program in child and youth work, with a focus on providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to work with children, adolescents, and families in need of emotional, social, developmental, or mental health support. The program appears to offer in-depth training and education in behavioral theories, practices, and assessment, as well as a foundational understanding of ASD and activities with children and youth. Such a program would likely be well-suited for students who are interested in pursuing a career in child and youth work and are looking for a comprehensive education in the field.

• Develop and maintain relationships with children, youth and their families applying principles of relational practice and respecting their unique life space, cultural and human diversity.
• Assess and respond to the strengths and needs of children and youth, including complex responses impacted by developmental, environmental, physical, emotional, social and mental health challenges in order to promote positive change.
• Analyze and evaluate the impact of the inter-relationship among family, social service, justice and community systems on children, youth and their families and use this information in the planning of holistic care and in the reduction of systemic barriers.