The Association for Child & Youth Care Practice, Inc.

25/06/2026

Grateful for the great partnerships we have! We have long supported C*C-Net and are proud to have sponsored the C*C World Conference this year.

21/06/2026

We are a proud sponsor!

We’re proud to recognize the National Association for Child & Youth Care Professionals (NAC*CP) as a sponsor of the 2026 World Child & Youth Care Conference.

NAC*CP is a professional membership organization dedicated to advancing the field of Child & Youth Care. Through certification, advocacy, professional development, and community building, NAC*CP supports individuals who work with children, youth, and families across a wide range of settings, including schools, residential care, out-of-school time programs, and community-based services.

Guided by a vision of a world where all children, youth, and families are supported by highly skilled, compassionate, and professionally recognized Child & Youth Care practitioners, NAC*CP works to promote professional standards, support workforce development, advocate for recognition of the field, and create pathways for growth, learning, and leadership.

By connecting practitioners, organizations, and leaders through shared knowledge and collaboration, NAC*CP continues to strengthen the Child & Youth Care profession and its impact on individuals, families, and communities.

We are grateful for their support in helping bring this global gathering to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Learn more:
https://acycp.org/

*CC2026

29/04/2026

Child and youth practitioners show up every day to help young people navigate the impact of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). There are different types of ACEs, and each one affects individuals in their own unique way. As youth workers, our goal is to recognize these experiences and support young people in building the tools and connections they need to guide and strengthen their journey.

25/04/2026

Educators are child and youth care workers, too. They are well-versed in developmental stages, serve as mandated reporters, are often CPR certified, and have constant contact with youth. Through these roles, they make a meaningful and positive impact on the lives of young people.

If you want a slightly more energetic version:

Educators are child and youth care workers, too! They understand developmental stages, serve as mandated reporters, are often CPR certified, and interact with youth every day making a powerful and positive impact on the young people they support.

20/04/2026

Did you know there are four key steps in relationship development? Students from IU Bloomington are here to share! They walk through each stage using a fun, engaging, and easy-to-understand approach.

17/04/2026

Students at IU Bloomington shared four key insights to help youth workers communicate more effectively with young people.

14/04/2026

Youth workers are everywhere you look. They show up in your community, at your school, in out-of-school-time programs, in residential care settings, and as foster parents. The work practitioners do often goes unnoticed, but we want you to know-we see you.

We see you showing up every day, making spaces a little brighter for the youth you serve. Your presence matters, and the impact you make is real.

So thank you. Thank you for being you.

09/04/2026

In March, youth practitioners from across Indiana, along with professionals from IU Bloomington, came together to learn about youth trafficking and exploitation and to better understand their role as youth workers in prevention efforts. Dr. Deb shared valuable resources and statistics that were both informative and impactful. She encouraged youth practitioners to be agents of change and to take meaningful steps forward, reminding everyone that by working together, we can help prevent harm to young people.