This site compliments the face-to-face class. This course is designed to provide an overview of the child and youth care field, and the professional identity of child and youth care workers, which will enable students to work with and advocate for children, youth and families more effectively. The historical development of the field is explored and students gain a working understanding of the key concepts and basic principles of practice in the child and youth care field. They also develop a clear understanding of the similarities and differences in the role and function of childcare professionals and other human service professionals.