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Diploma Program

Child and Youth Care

Work for children, adolescents and their families dealing with social, emotional, behavioural and mental health issues. Choose from Instructor Lead, Remote Learning or Online Learning. Contact us, let's get you started.

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Shape the Next Great Minds

Our students graduate from CJ College and can start working as child and youth care practitioners; youth workers; educational assistants; case coordinators; child advocates; child and youth counsellor; community, family, or housing support workers.

Industry Recognized Programs

All our vocational programs are regulated and approved by the Superintendent of Career Colleges under Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005

Graduate Faster

Short, effective programs allow you to earn your diploma in as little as 4 to 12 months.

Practical Experience

Many of our programs feature a placement component in which learners gain real-world experience.

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Child and Youth Care Diploma


Practical Lab Project

400 Hours

Hourly Rate

$48Hour

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Duration

1050 Hours

Campuses


Scarborough, Toronto
North York, Toronto

Median Annual Salary

$80,000 (indeed.ca)

Start Dates

Monthly

Type

Diploma Program

Category

Healthcare

Child and Youth Care Diploma

Diploma Program

Child and Youth care practitioners provide support and understanding to young people and their families. You will learn how to engage with children, youth and families in their everyday lives to promote optimal development and facilitate positive changes.

Learn a variety of skills needed to successfully care for and support development in children, including:

  • Introduction to Child and Youth Care
  • Child and Adolescent Development
  • Introduction to Mental Health for Child and Youth Care
  • Mental Health Literacy for Child and Youth Care
  • Fundamentals of Case Management
  • Issues, Ethics & Inclusivity in Child and Youth Care
  • Record Keeping and Documentation
  • Crisis Intervention Strategies
  • At Risk Youth and Youth Justice
  • Trauma Informed Practices with Children and Adolescents
  • Counselling Children and Adolescents
  • Child and Youth Care Practice with Families
  • Interventions with Children and Youth
  • Advocacy and Welfare of Children and Adolescents
  • CYC Practitioner Health Promotion Strategies

Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.

We're here for you!

If you're having trouble with a course or your program you can always talk to us and we'll do everything we can to make it right. If you need help with admissions, contact us, we’ll walk you through the details of what you’ll need and how to apply, the details of the program curriculum and the next steps to get you on your way to your first, or next, successful career.

"A child's life is like a piece of paper on which every person leaves a mark."
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We know you're busy, but helping kids be the best version of themselves is worth your time and effort.

Pick up the phone or click the link and reach out to us.

The Education industry is massive, growing and will always be in-demand. Are you passionate about helping children and caring about their emotional and physical well-being? That's great, we know you're an awesome person.

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Admission Requirements

Contact us and we can help walk you through the requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Equivalent 1
  • OR

  • Mature students status - 18 years of age or older and pass a pre-entry evaluation. 1


65,000 +

New Child Care Jobs to be created prior to 2028, as per Canada JobBank.

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Financial Assistance

You may qualify for financial aid. Contact us and we can do an assessment for you, free of charge.

  • Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) - a mix of grants and loans for students 1
  • Better Jobs Ontario - for laid off workers or E.I. recipients 2
  • CIBC Student Line of Credit - Get help with tuition costs with a line of credit from the bank 3
  • Canada Job Grant - Training grant for employers. Employees can receive up-to-date training which is paid by both the employer and the government 4
  • Self-Payment Plan - CJ College offers a payment plan for students who are self-paid 5


5,000,000 +

Students have received financial aid in Ontario.

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Program Details
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Child and Youth Care Diploma


Availability
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  • In the Child and Youth Care Diploma program, you'll learn from instructors about family issues and children's emotional and behavioural challenges.
  • The curriculum focuses on the theory and research of relational practice: building relationships to support children and youth in crisis or going through experiences of challenge and change.
  • Graduates may find employment as child and youth care practitioners; youth workers; educational assistants; case coordinator; child advocate; child and youth counsellor; community, family, or housing support workers.
  • Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.

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Contact Information

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SCARBOROUGH - 416.283.8252
TORONTO - 416.422.5900
hello@cjcollege.com
SCARBOROUGH CAMPUS 1371 Neilson Road, Suite #113 Scarborough, ON M1B 4Z8

TORONTO CAMPUS 1300 Finch Avenue West (right @ Finch West Subway station) # 43 North York, Ontario, M3J 3K2

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