Child & Youth Care

Work with children and youth who exhibit social, emotional, and behavioral challenges that may be associated with mental health, cognitive and neurodevelopmental issues, socioeconomic factors, trauma and abuse, and involvement with the justice system. Child and Youth Care practitioners engage with at-risk children, youth, and their families in settings as they navigate these challenges and build on strengths and capacities to facilitate positive changes.

Students explore, practice, and implement various evidence-informed therapeutic prevention and intervention strategies based on understanding risk and resiliency, the ecological perspective, relational practice, human development, family systems, equity and inclusion, and exceptionalities. We emphasize experiential interactive learning, community service, and opportunities for social innovation, entrepreneurship, and change-making.