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The Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care (OACYC)
L'Association Ontarienne des Techniques d'?

Child and Youth Care Practitioners work with young children and teenagers to help them manage their physical, mental, emotional issues and problems. CYCs possess a special knowledge base and skill level that encompasses behaviour, mental health, development, environment and most importantly, therapeutic relationships.

04/22/2026

is a reminder that care extends beyond ourselves... to our communities, our environment, and the world we all share. It’s in the small, everyday choices and the collective responsibility to protect, support, and uplift one another that real impact happens. Today, and every day, it’s about showing up with intention for people and the planet. 🌍💚

04/22/2026

🚨LAST CHANCE TO APPLY🚨

In a rare and exciting opportunity, OAC*C is seeking two members to join two directors to represent the OAC*C and Ontario at the World Child & Youth Care Conference 2026!

This is an opportunity to elevate Ontario’s voice in global Child & Youth Care conversations, contribute to international dialogue, and bring learning back to strengthen practice across our province. All flights, accommodations and conference tickets are fully funded.

We are committed to a transparent, equitable selection process grounded in:
🌟 Representation
🌟 Accessibility
🌟 Accountability
🌟 Elevating member voices

Selected delegates will be supported financially and structurally, and will commit to sharing their learning with the membership following the conference.

Applicants must:
🌟 Be an OAC*C member in good standing
🌟 Have demonstrated engagement (practice, committees, advocacy, education, or community leadership)
🌟 Commit to full conference attendance and post-conference deliverables

Apply before the deadline of April 24!🎉

Application Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UTGHyo5GpcnFuwglbCF2jvjvzraNDduBovvYjwL6g-E/edit?usp=sharing

Register Now: https://forms.gle/qFnxxoUSdEkGa1KG6

04/18/2026

OAC*C committees are collaborative, focused, and designed to reflect the diversity of our field. Each committee includes volunteer members alongside OAC*C Directors who serve as Committee Leads.

Volunteering with OAC*C is an opportunity to:

🌟 Contribute to provincial advocacy and sector initiatives
🌟 Collaborate with practitioners across diverse roles and regions
🌟 Strengthen your leadership and professional network
🌟 Support the growth and recognition of the C*C profession

As a volunteer, you will:

✔️ Participate in 4–8 virtual meetings per year
✔️ Contribute to projects and initiatives between meetings
✔️ Engage in sector consultation and feedback opportunities
✔️ Support the mission, values, and strategic priorities of the Association
✔️ Act as ambassadors for Child and Youth Care practice, helping to strengthen the collective voice of our profession across Ontario.

We welcome members from all areas of practice, including:

🤝 Frontline practitioners
🤝 Supervisors and leaders
🤝 Educators and researchers
🤝 Students and emerging professionals

Please note: Volunteers must be OAC*C members. If you're ready to be part of this work, we invite you to apply today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz0gPZmjvesoV637vEGECMq3JuayYAHtAdehMOcNpbRPwU6Q/viewform?usp=header

04/16/2026

🚨 Member Delegate Opportunity Now Open🚨

Two OAC*C members will be selected to join the four-person delegation attending the World Child & Youth Care Conference in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador (June 23–26, 2026). Selected delegates will be fully supported to attend and will play a key role in bringing knowledge back to the sector.

What’s included:

✨ Conference registration
✨ Travel and accommodation
✨ Opportunity to contribute to international C*C dialogue
✨ Platform to share learning with the OAC*C community

Commitment to attend the full conference and complete post-conference knowledge sharing is required.

If you are a member of the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care, we encourage you to apply now! Don't miss out, there's just over a week left to apply!

Application Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sgt1CNoCELN5nIiIjknIpQYn2gKYmb1_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118383532337099080378&rtpof=true&sd=true

Register Now: https://forms.gle/qFnxxoUSdEkGa1KG6

04/14/2026

Looking to engage with research or recruit participants for your study?

The OAC*C has launched a dedicated Research Support webpage to connect members with current studies and strengthen evidence informed practice across the Child and Youth Care sector.

Members can explore current research opportunities and participate in studies shaping practice across Ontario. New postings are added regularly so be sure to check back often.

Researchers can submit their REB-approved, one-page call for participants poster (PNG or JPEG, no embedded links) to office@oacyc.org. Approved submissions are shared with the membership for 30 days through a consistent, ethical recruitment process.

This initiative is available year-round and is designed to strengthen connections between practice, education, and research across the sector.

Explore the Research Page now: https://oacyc.org/advocacy/research/

04/11/2026

What does it mean to step into a global Child & Youth Care conversation as a representative of Ontario?

In 2026, OAC*C will be sending a delegation of four to the World Child & Youth Care Conference 2026, with two selected members joining two directors.

This initiative invites members to join that delegation and contribute to how Ontario is represented on the international stage.

Selected delegates will be fully funded, including flights, accommodations, and conference registration, allowing you to focus on what matters most: engaging, learning, and contributing.

We’re calling on our Provincial Leaders across roles, experiences, and communities who bring frontline insight and feel it can contribute meaningfully to national and international conversations in Child and Youth Care.

As part of the delegation, you will:
🌟 Represent the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care in a global setting
🌟 Engage in dialogue that shapes practice and perspective
🌟 Share key learnings, reflections, and outcomes with the membership following the conference

If you are a member of the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care, we encourage you to apply now!

Application Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sgt1CNoCELN5nIiIjknIpQYn2gKYmb1_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118383532337099080378&rtpof=true&sd=true

Register Now: https://forms.gle/qFnxxoUSdEkGa1KG6

This is both an opportunity and a responsibility — one grounded in representation, accountability, and community impact.

04/09/2026

Volunteering with OAC*C is a chance to help shape the future of Child and Youth Care in Ontario.🤝

Through committee involvement, members contribute to meaningful conversations, influence sector initiatives, and strengthen the collective voice of the profession.

If you’re ready to be part of that work, we invite you to apply today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz0gPZmjvesoV637vEGECMq3JuayYAHtAdehMOcNpbRPwU6Q/viewform?usp=header

04/08/2026

C*C Week is coming up, and it's all about celebrating the voices, impact, and heart of our community. 💙 This year, we’re inviting our members to be part of the spotlight.

We want to hear from you!✨ Share your perspective, your passion, and your experience in Child and Youth Care by contributing a quote to be featured during C*C Week.

Here’s how to participate:

🌟 Choose one of our 3 prompts below
🌟 Add your personal quote or reflection
🌟 Drop it into one of our ready-made Canva templates
🌟 Add your quote to a blank page

Now choose your prompt:
💬 “What C*C means to me…” https://canva.link/h6mux9n3qvm2lt1
💬 “The impact of this work is…” https://canva.link/46b83tb9i6fr2e8
💬 “One thing I wish more people understood about C*C…” https://canva.link/mhm985d7bmfq2yp

Your voice matters. Your story matters. Let’s celebrate this community together. 💛

04/06/2026

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY🎉 // The OAC*C is selecting two members to join the President and one Director in attending the World Child & Youth Care Conference 2026 to join the delegation for Ontario.

This opportunity is designed to:
🎤 Elevate Ontario’s Child & Youth Care voice internationally
🎤 Ensure diverse representation across roles and regions
🎤 Strengthen knowledge-sharing within our membership

There is no single “ideal” candidate.

We are intentionally seeking representation across:
🌟 Practice settings
🌟 Geographic regions, including rural and northern communities
🌟 Professional roles
🌟 Identities and lived experiences

Members will be supported financially (all flights, hotels and conference tickets are funded) and will commit to representing Ontario and the OAC*C professionally, as well as sharing learning with members following the conference.

If you are a member of the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care, we encourage you to apply now!

Application Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sgt1CNoCELN5nIiIjknIpQYn2gKYmb1_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118383532337099080378&rtpof=true&sd=true

Register Now: https://forms.gle/qFnxxoUSdEkGa1KG6

Representation is not symbolic. It strengthens our profession both at home and on the world stage.

03/31/2026

The OAC*C is governed by a volunteer board of directors which are appointed by the OAC*C membership at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for a term of one year. Each year, the board will be appointed to govern until the following AGM. Generally, board members make a minimum two-year commitment to the board. Please take a moment to meet the 2025-2026 Slate of Board of Directors!👋

03/27/2026

In a rare and exciting opportunity, OAC*C is seeking two members to join the President and one Director to represent the OAC*C and Ontario at the World Child & Youth Care Conference 2026!

This is an opportunity to elevate Ontario’s voice in global Child & Youth Care conversations, contribute to international dialogue, and bring learning back to strengthen practice across our province. All flights, accommodations and conference tickets are fully funded.

We are committed to a transparent, equitable selection process grounded in:
🌟 Representation
🌟 Accessibility
🌟 Accountability
🌟 Elevating member voices

Selected delegates will be supported financially and structurally, and will commit to sharing their learning with the membership following the conference.

Applicants must:
🌟 Be an OAC*C member in good standing
🌟 Have demonstrated engagement (practice, committees, advocacy, education, or community leadership)
🌟 Commit to full conference attendance and post-conference deliverables

Applications are now open!🎉

Application Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sgt1CNoCELN5nIiIjknIpQYn2gKYmb1_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118383532337099080378&rtpof=true&sd=true

Register Now: https://forms.gle/qFnxxoUSdEkGa1KG6

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