Child and Youth Services Worker
Prepare for a rewarding career supporting children and youth facing social, emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges. Students gain practical skills in therapeutic communication, program planning, and crisis management, with 4 days of hands-on on-campus training included.
✨Program Highlights
- ✓4-day intensive on-campus component
- ✓Child development and psychology
- ✓Behaviour management strategies
- ✓Family-centred practice approaches
- ✓Child protection legislation
💼Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Child and Youth Services Worker program are qualified to pursue roles such as:
📡Delivery Format
Online & Hybrid
Study primarily online with scheduled on-campus sessions for hands-on training.
Hybrid delivery gives you the best of both worlds — the flexibility of online study with in-person sessions to develop hands-on skills and build connections with instructors and peers.
💰OSAP & Financial Aid
The Child and Youth Services Worker program is eligible for OSAP funding. Depending on your family income, you may qualify for:
- Non-repayable Ontario Student Grant (OSG) — up to full tuition coverage for eligible students
- Canada Student Grant — additional federal funding
- Student loans with repayment assistance programs
- Possible Second Career or Employment Ontario funding for career changers
Use our free OSAP calculator to estimate your funding before you enroll, or contact us for a personalized funding assessment.