Since 1986, the Council of Canadian Child and Youth Care Associations has been the national networking organization representing child and youth care
professionals in Canada through their provincial associations. The Council strives to promote the association movement throughout the nation and through them
promote and encourage professional development, advocacy and networking for child and youth care..
professionals in Canada through their provincial associations. The Council strives to promote the association movement throughout the nation and through them
promote and encourage professional development, advocacy and networking for child and youth care..
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| Features |
Don Totten is a long time
Child and Youth Care
Counsellor at Hull Child
and Family Services in
Calgary. Don has a
passion for kids, Child
and Youth Care, skiing,
motorcycles and old
steam locomotives. Last
year Don got to live out
one of his childhood
dreams by working as a
crew member on a cross
Canada trip on a famous
steam engine called The
Empress. His
experience was
published in the July
2005 edition of
MacLean's magazine.
and the CYCAA
newsletter. Please use
the link to read: The
Empress Still Rules
Child and Youth Care
Counsellor at Hull Child
and Family Services in
Calgary. Don has a
passion for kids, Child
and Youth Care, skiing,
motorcycles and old
steam locomotives. Last
year Don got to live out
one of his childhood
dreams by working as a
crew member on a cross
Canada trip on a famous
steam engine called The
Empress. His
experience was
published in the July
2005 edition of
MacLean's magazine.
and the CYCAA
newsletter. Please use
the link to read: The
Empress Still Rules
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If you are lucky, Dr. Lorraine E.
Fox will come into your life as
a child and youth care
professional by way of a
workshop, conference or
training session. She now
has a web site and will be
publishing more of her
articles for downloading at
drlorrainefox.com.
Fox will come into your life as
a child and youth care
professional by way of a
workshop, conference or
training session. She now
has a web site and will be
publishing more of her
articles for downloading at
drlorrainefox.com.
| Portfolio |
| Features was a way to bring forward exception child and youth care related stories known or brought to the attention of the webmaster that illustrate aspects of the child and youth care experience. Submissions are welcomed. The Council of Canadian Child and Youth Care Associations does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites. Links will open in new window. |
| Membership in the Council is confusing for some. In fact, the provincial child and youth care associations are the members. These are listed above and may be visited through the icon links provided. Members of provincial associations are considered members of the Council through their associations. The Council is funded by a formula which sees five dollars for each member up to a ceiling of 200 members contributed toward the Council. The Council board meets annually and by teleconference throughout the year. Annual meetings always run concurrent to national conferences and wherever possible in conjunction with a provincial conference in non-conference years. The Council hosts the National Child and Youth Care Conference, publishes an annual newsletter (click on links to the left) and promotes professional development sponsoring initiatives such as the Poster Project . The Council also sponsors the National Child and Youth Care Award. On Monday, the 24th, the CCCYCA held its AGM. 2010 was an election year with an new executive entering two year terms. Seen on the left from left to right: Robert Bates - CYCABC representative; Kelly Shaw - NSCYCWA representative, Vice President; David Connolly - CYCPEI representative, President;, Cherie Smith - CYCWAM representative, Treasurer; Jennifer Foster - OACYCC representative; and Lori Leonard - CYCANL representative, Secretary. Each has also taken on committee involvement to develop aspects of the agenda going forward. To view the minutes of the meeting click on minutes. |
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In June of 2009 the Ontario Association of Child and Youth
Counsellors celebrated a true milestone with its 50th
anniversary as North America's largest and longest running
child and youth care association. The article originally
published here to recognize the event is now archived as a
feature.
Counsellors celebrated a true milestone with its 50th
anniversary as North America's largest and longest running
child and youth care association. The article originally
published here to recognize the event is now archived as a
feature.
The Council board took a decision to revise its membership manual as more of an Orientation Manual for
prospective new members of the board. While that membership is restricted to one member from each provincial
child and youth care association, the potential of new members being assigned has increased over the recent
years. The manual also will be of interest to those who do not have a child and youth care association in their
province or territory. It acts, in part, as a guide to establishing an association. All members of member
associations are members of the Council and as such, may find the manual interesting for the roll and purpose
statement your membership helps support. Thank you for your membership and perhaps interest in becoming a
member. Your local provincial or territorial association values your membership. Click on the title page icon to
view the PDF and feel free to print and distribute it to interested peers.
prospective new members of the board. While that membership is restricted to one member from each provincial
child and youth care association, the potential of new members being assigned has increased over the recent
years. The manual also will be of interest to those who do not have a child and youth care association in their
province or territory. It acts, in part, as a guide to establishing an association. All members of member
associations are members of the Council and as such, may find the manual interesting for the roll and purpose
statement your membership helps support. Thank you for your membership and perhaps interest in becoming a
member. Your local provincial or territorial association values your membership. Click on the title page icon to
view the PDF and feel free to print and distribute it to interested peers.
| The Orientation Manual... |
Spring announced itself with a few
incredible days almost everywhere this
year. Shorts were found, picnics made up
and outings taken. Youth in care need to
get out and enjoy the season tipping its hat.
This helps prepare they and you for the final
push to the school term and the promise of
summer to come.
incredible days almost everywhere this
year. Shorts were found, picnics made up
and outings taken. Youth in care need to
get out and enjoy the season tipping its hat.
This helps prepare they and you for the final
push to the school term and the promise of
summer to come.
| International Child and Youth Care Week April 29-May 5, 2012 |
New Orleans: Implications for Youth Care
As a Child and Youth Care Student, Jessica Lusk responded
to a call for volunteers to help youth in care in the ravaged
New Orleans from the destruction of hurricane Katrina.
Jessica kindly wrote about the experience for the Council.
Jessica is now a Senior CYC, President of her provincial
association and a co-chair for Making Connections, the 16th
National Conference. She returned from New Orleans with
the germ of an idea which hopefully be reported upon in the
future. Go to the article
to a call for volunteers to help youth in care in the ravaged
New Orleans from the destruction of hurricane Katrina.
Jessica kindly wrote about the experience for the Council.
Jessica is now a Senior CYC, President of her provincial
association and a co-chair for Making Connections, the 16th
National Conference. She returned from New Orleans with
the germ of an idea which hopefully be reported upon in the
future. Go to the article
On June 3rd, 2011, a
follow up rally did take
place. Use the link
provided above to read
the articles on the rallies
and the report itself.
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| Provincial Child and Youth Care Events |
This section will advertise child and youth care events and calls for papers for events held across
Canada over the coming months.
This begins with Hands Across Canada:
The theme of the 2012 Annual Conference of Canadian Foster Families Association is: Joining Hands
across Canada, Walking With Children and Youth. This theme focuses on encouraging connections
and the sharing of experiences between people who care for children through the fostering system
across the country.
The theme focuses attention on celebrating and building strength and sharing a common vision: It is
also about a spirit of giving and acceptance as we all walk with children and youth. It is a message
of meeting a Child/Youth where they are and sharing a part of their life journey.
It is not about doing to or doing for but doing with.
Canada over the coming months.
This begins with Hands Across Canada:
The theme of the 2012 Annual Conference of Canadian Foster Families Association is: Joining Hands
across Canada, Walking With Children and Youth. This theme focuses on encouraging connections
and the sharing of experiences between people who care for children through the fostering system
across the country.
The theme focuses attention on celebrating and building strength and sharing a common vision: It is
also about a spirit of giving and acceptance as we all walk with children and youth. It is a message
of meeting a Child/Youth where they are and sharing a part of their life journey.
It is not about doing to or doing for but doing with.
| 32nd Annual Canadian Foster Family Association Conference May 28-June 3, 2012 Plenary, Workshops and Concurrent Sessions: June 1 and 2 SHERATON HOTEL NEWFOUNDLAND St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador |
For 2012, April 29th to May 5th. Plan an event
to mark the week of International Child and
Youth Care
to mark the week of International Child and
Youth Care
Current CCCYCA
Board members: Kelly
Shaw (NS), Jessica
Lusk (MB) and Debbie
Slwinski (ON)
represented the
Council at the CYC-Net
Gathering of the Clans
March 18-21st in
Paisley, Scotland.
Past President Heather
Modlin (NL) and
member emeritus
Garth Goodwin (MB)
also attended. A page
featuring images from
the event may be
viewed by clicking on
the icon above.
Board members: Kelly
Shaw (NS), Jessica
Lusk (MB) and Debbie
Slwinski (ON)
represented the
Council at the CYC-Net
Gathering of the Clans
March 18-21st in
Paisley, Scotland.
Past President Heather
Modlin (NL) and
member emeritus
Garth Goodwin (MB)
also attended. A page
featuring images from
the event may be
viewed by clicking on
the icon above.
The
CCCYCA
is proud to
support
CYC-Net
CCCYCA
is proud to
support
CYC-Net
Let the HUGGING
Continue!
Continue!
President Kelly Shaw and Kiaras Gharabaghi in Paisley, Scotland at the
CYC-Net Clan Gathering. Dr. Gharabaghi has been working in the field for
over twenty years. He is a Professor in the School of Child and Youth Care
at Ryerson University. He brings an insightful and sometimes provocative
viewpoint to the field in his keynote presentations. His views can be found
in the Relational Child and Youth Care Practice, online at CYC-Net and in
the journal he edits: Child & Youth Services.
CYC-Net Clan Gathering. Dr. Gharabaghi has been working in the field for
over twenty years. He is a Professor in the School of Child and Youth Care
at Ryerson University. He brings an insightful and sometimes provocative
viewpoint to the field in his keynote presentations. His views can be found
in the Relational Child and Youth Care Practice, online at CYC-Net and in
the journal he edits: Child & Youth Services.
Voices and their co-chair Stephen de Groot brought Free
Hug Day to Winnipeg and have now seen it spread
throughout Manitoba: Altona, Thompson, Flin Flon and
Brandon. Also, across the country: Ottawa, London, The
Kawartha Region, Kingston, Frankford/Trenton, Toronto,
and Victoria. There were also Free Hug Days in Australia
and New YorkTo learn more and hopefully plan your event
for next year, please read the information guide. There are
links there you can explore and yes, there is a facebook
page where you can show your support.
Hug Day to Winnipeg and have now seen it spread
throughout Manitoba: Altona, Thompson, Flin Flon and
Brandon. Also, across the country: Ottawa, London, The
Kawartha Region, Kingston, Frankford/Trenton, Toronto,
and Victoria. There were also Free Hug Days in Australia
and New YorkTo learn more and hopefully plan your event
for next year, please read the information guide. There are
links there you can explore and yes, there is a facebook
page where you can show your support.
For 2012, there were twenty graduates from
the program. Each was recognized with a
short introduction by their specific instructor.
Each received high praise for their studies,
practicums and job placements. The entire
class has found employment in the field, often
at their practice placements. An Honour Song
was sung for them to send them on their way.
At a time when employers struggle with new
staff who display entitlement, to put it kindly, it
is good to see individuals properly preparing
to enter the child and youth care field.
Hopefully, over the course of their careers they
will realize professional recognition, salaries
and contribute to the field itself in some way.
October 9 to 12, 2012 Canmore, Alberta