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The goal of this course is to introduce learners to child welfare policies and practices focusing on protecting children and youth in care. Learners will develop skills to identify and respond to signs of abuse and explore their roles in engaging and working with families and communities. This course will guide learners through the process of accessing information pertaining to legislation, policies, and standards to support children and youth in community-based care.

Areas of Study

• Legislation, Policies, Standard
• Observational Skills  

Course Structure

• Online training monitored by a facilitator
• 15 hours (to be completed by March 27, 2026)
• Self-paced, independent study (learning materials are presented online accompanied by engaging activities, such as reflections)

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course Child & Youth Community-Based Care: Child & Youth Well-Being, the learner will earn a microcredential. A visual representation of the microcredential is issued to the learner as a digital badge. The learner can share the digital badge on a resume, LinkedIn profile, e-portfolio, or other digital network allowing employers to see what the learner can do as it shows evidence of the assessed competencies. 

Admission Requirements

• Minimum of three months (or 120 hours) of volunteer or work experience in the human services or social services field – a letter confirming proof of experience is required

OR

• A letter of intent that outlines interest in the Child and Youth Care Worker microcredentials. This letter will outline learners’ interests, strengths, and experiences that relate to the human services or social services field.

Note: If the learner has prior knowledge that is equivalent to some or all of the competencies for this microcredential, they may be a good candidate for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). See details on the program page.

Helpful Information for Career Planning:
A High School Diploma, Adult High School Diploma, or GED is not necessary for admission to this microcredential series. However, learners should be aware that these credentials are commonly required for employment within Child and Youth Community-Based Care.

Registration

Registration Deadline: February 15, 2026

Please send completed application form (pdf) to pplmi@nbcc.ca

More Information

For more information, contact: pplmi@nbcc.ca or call (506) 778-6054

Endorsed by the New Brunswick Association of Youth Residential Services