National Association of Child Care Workers - NACCW

17/06/2026

Don't forget to register

NACCW Webinar | Global Climate Change and the Child & Youth Care Sector in South Africa

Join Dr Romola Thumbadoo and Ms Nicia de Nobrega as they explore the impact of climate change and disasters on children, families, and child protection services in South Africa.

📅 18 June
🕚 11:00 – 13:00
💻 Microsoft Teams

CPD points will be awarded to participants who register with their SACSSP council number.

Scan the QR code on the poster or click on link to register. https://tinyurl.com/NACCW-Webinar-June2026

Please share this invitation with colleagues, students, and professionals in the child and youth care sector. Together, we can strengthen our response to the challenges facing children in a changing climate.

09/06/2026

NACCW Webinar | Global Climate Change and the Child & Youth Care Sector in South Africa

Join Dr Romola Thumbadoo and Ms Nicia de Nobrega as they explore the impact of climate change and disasters on children, families, and child protection services in South Africa.

📅 18 June
🕚 11:00 – 13:00
💻 Microsoft Teams

CPD points will be awarded to participants who register with their SACSSP council number.

Scan the QR code on the poster or click on link to register. https://tinyurl.com/NACCW-Webinar-June2026

Please share this invitation with colleagues, students, and professionals in the child and youth care sector. Together, we can strengthen our response to the challenges facing children in a changing climate.

28/05/2026

AN OPEN RESPONSE TO THE ACTING MINISTER OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

06/05/2026

As we mark International Child and Youth Care Week 2026, join us in honouring the life and legacy of Pat Magina—whose compassion, wisdom, and advocacy continue to inspire.

07 May 2026 | 10h00–12h00
A special online memorial of reflection and tribute, guided by the theme Caring, Connecting & Advocating in Troubled Times.

Please share widely and join us.

Link (no registration required):
https://tinyurl.com/C*CWEEK-PatMemorial

06/05/2026

C*C-Online, May 2026 (No. 327) is now available.
Get it, free, at https://www.cyc-net.org/cyc-online

C*C-Online, May 2026 (No. 327) is now available.

Get it, free, at https://www.cyc-net.org/cyc-online

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CONTENTS

Editorial Comment: Stories | Heather Modlin

Sleep, Eat, Play, Learn, Be You, Community (Part 3) | Kiaras Gharabaghi

Story: A Night with Lisa | Heather Modlin

The Importance of Personal Safety for New Youth Care Employees | Caroline Moore

The Only Magic We Have Left | Joanne Leblanc

Raising Resilient Children in Uncertain Times: How to help young minds feel safe in an uncertain world | Sam Goldstein

Are We Prepared? | Hans Skott-Myhre

Postcard from Leon Fulcher from New Zealand

05/05/2026

C*CWEEK 2026

As we mark International Child and Youth Care Week 2026, we warmly invite you to join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Pat Magina — a woman whose compassion, wisdom and advocacy touched countless lives and reflected the spirit of Caring, Connecting & Advocating in Troubled Times.

Join us online on 07 May 2026 | 10h00–12h00 for a special Memorial Gathering of remembrance, storytelling and shared tribute.

Please save the date, share this invitation widely with colleagues, friends and the wider Child and Youth Care community, and join us as we honour a life that continues to inspire.

Scan code or click on link to join meeting (no registration required): https://tinyurl.com/C*CWEEK-PatMemorial

03/05/2026

Tomorrow is the day!

Join us for the Official Launch of International Child and Youth Care Week 2026 as we come together under the theme:
“Caring, Connecting & Advocating in Troubled Times.”

This powerful program brings together voices from across the sector — from leadership and global perspectives to lived experiences — all focused on strengthening and advancing Child and Youth Care.

🗓 4 May 2026
⏰ 09h00 – 13h00
💻 Online (MS Teams)

Expect meaningful conversations, expert insights, and a collective call to action for our field.

👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2u2ptup4
👉 Remember to register with your Council number to earn CPD points.
👉 Share this with your networks — let’s grow the movement together.

Let’s show up, connect, and stand strong for children, youth, and the C*C community. 💚

*CWeek2026 *CMovement

03/05/2026

We’re proud to feature Prof Paul Mbedzi and Ms Nkosiniphile Khumalo at the C*C Week 2026 Launch 🙌

Representing both established leadership and emerging voices in the field, they reflect the depth, growth, and future of child and youth care in South Africa.

Don’t miss this powerful exchange of experience and fresh perspective.

Date: 4th May 2026
Time: 09h00 – 13h00
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2u2ptup4

*CWeek2026 *CVoices

02/05/2026

Join us at the C*C Week 2026 Launch as we hear from Dr Moeti Kgware and Ms Charlene Singh ✨

With strong backgrounds in academia, research, and professional practice, they bring valuable insights into strengthening child and youth care systems and developing the next generation of practitioners.

Be part of the dialogue shaping the future of care.

Date: 4th May 2026
🕘 Time: 09h00 – 13h00
🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2u2ptup4

*CWeek2026 *CProfession

01/05/2026

We’re honoured to welcome Dr Anna Schmidt and Ms Mayke Huijbregts as featured speakers at the International Child and Youth Care Week 2026 Launch 🌍

Bringing together global expertise in child and youth care, human rights, and social development, they offer powerful perspectives on advancing care, participation, and protection for children and youth worldwide.

Join us for a meaningful conversation on caring, connecting, and advocating in troubled times.

Date: 4th May 2026
Time: 09h00 – 13h00
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2u2ptup4

*CWeek2026