Child and Youth Care Programs

Learn to foster resilience and growth

As the first nationally accredited program in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area by the Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada, our child and youth care programs will teach you how to effectively work with and support children, youth and their families.

Program Features and Benefits

Gain real-world experience through two field placements
Develop practical skills rooted in core CYC values
Study in a nationally accredited program
Graduate with an advanced diploma

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Apply Now and Start in May 2026

Child and Youth Care (Accelerated) (C153)

Apply to this program stream if you have a two or three year diploma or a three or four year degree. This program runs for 12 consecutive months. To start in May 2026, apply to the 2026/27 academic year. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

Apply Now and Start in September 2026

Child and Youth Care (C133)

Apply to this stream if you are direct out of high school or are a mature student. This is a three-year program that starts in September. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

Interested in a career in human services but don't have the academic qualifications?

Our Human Services Foundations preparatory program will help you strengthen your academic skills and prepare you for entry-level employment in the human services sector and/or further education in a variety of human services-related diploma programs.