News & Events
What happens when dedicated leadership for youth, mental health & families is no longer prioritized? The OACYC is deeply concerned about the federal government’s recent cabinet restructuring, which eliminated standalone ministerial positions for Mental Health and...
Ontario’s post-secondary institutions are facing unprecedented challenges, threatening the sustainability of Child and Youth Care (CYC) programs. Without these programs, the well-being of children, youth, and families — and direct care practitioners who support them —...
Children and youth deserve safety, accountability, and protection. Without proper regulation, vulnerable young people remain at risk. We can’t afford to wait. It’s time to demand accountability and ensure only trained, ethical, and regulated professionals work with...
Child and Youth Care is NOT Dying "We lean in. We don’t lean out." In times of uncertainty, we turn toward each other—because taking care of young people is not just a profession, it’s a calling. OACYC President Coura Niang shares a powerful message about resilience,...
The changes impacting public Canadian college education are being felt throughout the country. Our deepest concern is of the citizens, community leaders and members who will be impacted by a loss of training of many Child and Youth Care Professionals across...
The OACYC's 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is has been scheduled for February 27, 2024 for full details including relevant documentation and registration please login to the members portal https://oacyc.org/agm/
Child and Youth Care week is celebrated throughout the Ontario CYC community as a time of year where organizations, stakeholders, funders, and peers can spotlight and acknowledge Child and Youth Care practitioners for their work, effort and perseverance in practice....
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