This site replaces cyccanada.ca, a site for child and youth care in Canada began in 1995 when the Internet became public. As of March 31, 2021 the host changed publishing programs and support for the site. Much has been lost and we have learned that the Internet has no guarantee of perpetual service. It can all be gone in a click.
Child and Youth Care emerged in the 60's with the development of extensive use of group homes to offer a place to live with therapy 24/7/365. Through my 47+ years in the profession I have had the privilege of witnessing the field's growth from the frontline to the global expression of those in practice. The foundation of practice is the relationship with the young person followed by relations with one's team. There was a network of provincial child and youth care associations with a national board. Of the thousands employed in the field a few hundred chose to support the national, international and world conference movement. This page presents CYC people who have populated the field beyond the front line.