Social Service Worker
Tuition: $13,685.00
Application Fee: $150.00
Diploma in Social Service Worker -
Sep 2025
Child & Youth Care Lambton College
About this Program
Level: Advanced Diploma in Child & Youth Care
Discpline: Social Work
Length: 6 semesters
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Application Fee:
$150.00
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Tuition Fee:
$13,685.00
Sarnia Campus Campus
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Program Description
This advanced diploma program prepares students to work in a variety of agencies and organizations concerned with the complex challenges of children, youth and their families. Child and Youth Care Practitioners utilize a relational approach, while working with children, youth and their families, building on strengths to facilitate positive change, promoting resiliency, independence and self-advocacy. The ability to manage stress, present in a professional and dependable manner, and work closely with others is key to succeeding in this field. This program is ideally suited for emotionally mature individuals with a strong desire to help children and adolescents in a time of crisis. Lambton College will prepare students for a rewarding and challenging career as Child and Youth Care Practitioner.
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