This program prepares students to work in a variety of agencies and organizations concerned with the complex challenges of children, youth and their families. Child and Youth Care practitioners utilize a relational approach, while working with children, youth and their families, building on strengths to facilitate positive change, while promoting resiliency, independence and self-advocacy. The ability to manage stress, present in a professional and dependable manner and work closely with others is key to succeeding in this field. If you are a confident, emotionally mature person with a strong desire to help children and adolescents in a time of crisis, Lambton College can prepare you for a rewarding and challenging career as a Child and Youth Care practitioner. Lambton College gives students a superior experience by providing a high placement rating and networking opportunities that can lead to future employment. Students enjoy small class sizes and personal attention, especially during practical work experience where academic subjects are put into practice in a concurrent supervised field placement. Field placements require a police record check including a Vulnerable Sectors Check.

Graduates from this program may find rewarding opportunities in treatment centres (in-patient and out-patient), group homes, alternative programs, educational services, specialized foster care, children’s mental health, youth justice and community agencies invested in children, youth and families.