Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta

CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE APRIL 15, 2025 We invite Child and Youth Care professionals to submit proposals focused on advancing best practice and enhancing program delivery through innovative interventions and approaches. This conference will feature interactive workshops that explore how activity and creative interventions can be used when working with children, youth, and families. Presenters are encouraged to introduce new ideas, share emerging trends, and facilitate interactive activities and discussions. Through experiential learning, participants will gain practical knowledge and tools to strengthen their impact and effectiveness in the field. We request that presenters consider the “experiential and activity based CYC practice” perspective to their presentation. Related topics may include evidence-based practice, innovative approaches to treatment, challenges to practice amid a pandemic, staff wellness, topics related to mental health and treatment of mental health issues, working with families, incorporation of traditional practices and ways of knowing, inclusion, and/or anti-oppressive practices. Please see our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/gESAVdmu

Dr. Angelique Jenney, the Wood's Homes Research Chair in Children's Mental Health and an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary invites you to participate in a study, “Using Standardized Client Simulation to Identify Reflective Practice Competencies for Child and Youth Care Work”. The purpose of this study is examining the utility of standardized client simulation (SCS) for eliciting practice wisdom from practitioners on complex reflective practices when working with young people (YP) in care. This knowledge will be used to develop a reflective practice competency model to inform educational curriculum for students/professionals working with YP and to create resources for use in training, which will support improving outcomes for children and youth. As a professional who currently works with young people in care, you are eligible to participate in this study. Here is a sneak peak at what you can expect from this study experience: Link to the MP$ video will be in the comments. There are no right or wrong answers—your experience helps us improve future training and practices. Get $210 as a thank you for your time! Participation is voluntary and will not affect your relationship with the University of Calgary. DM us for more info! Please review this information, and if you wish to participate in this study, please click on this link: https://lnkd.in/gKNaKPwJ to access further information and the consent process. Any questions at all, please don't hesitate to contact me. Additionally, please forward this message on to anyone within your professional networks that you think might also be a good candidate for this study. The University of Calgary Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board has approved this research study. Sincerely, Dr. Angelique Jenney, MSW, PhD, RSW (she/her), Principal Investigator Wood's Homes Research Chair in Children’s Mental Health Associate Professor, Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary MT 440, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, CANADA T: +1 403.220.7123 | c: +1 403.999.7200 angelique.jenney@ucalgary.ca

The "A Child & Youth Rights-Based Approach to Practice in Child and Youth Care" webinar upcoming on March 12, 2025 is part of a research study, evaluating how this training impacts knowledge and understanding of rights-based practices. We invite you to register for the webinar and voluntarily complete a short pre-survey before the webinar. Participation is optional, and your responses will remain anonymous. The survey takes about 15-20 minutes. https://lnkd.in/g5iQNBKv

Please join our partner FICE Canada for their free webinar: Student-Instructor Relational Practice in Higher Education. This webinar is free on Tuesday, February 25. Please see our blog post for more information. https://lnkd.in/g2nQUYfn

Its that time of year again! https://lnkd.in/gjJFa5F3

At the Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta (CYCAA), we believe in supporting organizations that make a real difference in the lives of young people. That’s why we’re sharing this exciting opportunity from Crossing the Divide Experience (CTD)—a registered charity dedicated to empowering at-risk youth through transformative outdoor experiences.CTD is currently looking for dedicated board members to help guide their mission, provide strategic leadership, and support the growth of their programs. If you’re passionate about youth development and outdoor education, this could be an incredible way to make an impact! CYCAA is proud to share this opportunity and support organizations that align with our mission to uplift and advocate for youth and child care professionals. If this sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to get involved! To learn more about Crossing the Divide Experience, visit their website at https://lnkd.in/gA4mwHAv

🍂 CYC Lunch & Learn Winter Series 🍂 Presented by the Child & Youth Care Association of Alberta 🗓️ January 23, 2025 | Recognizing, Responding, & Reporting Suspected Child Abuse 🗓️ February 20, 2025 | Exploring Métis Heritage & Governance: A Journey Through Culture, History, & Self-Government 🗓️ March 12, 2025 | A Rights-Based Approach to Practice in Child & Youth Care ⏰ All sessions: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 📍 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g5iQNBKv Free for CYCAA Members | Nominal fee for non-members For questions, contact us at info@cycaa.com Don’t miss these insightful and impactful sessions! #CYCAlberta #LunchAndLearn #YouthCare

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Save the Date! CYC-Net, the CYCANL, and the CCCYCA proudly announce the dates for the next combined National and World Conference! #childandyouthcare #CYC-net #cycanl #cccyca 👏 🚢 ✈️