Make a difference

The School of Child and Youth Care is dedicated to practice and research that support the well-being of children, youth, families and communities. Our community and strength-based social justice approach embraces diverse perspectives and life experiences.

With us, you can challenge yourself to make a positive impact in the lives of children, youth, families and communities through courses taught and developed by internationally recognized academics.

—Jennifer White, director

Connect with a diverse and dynamic group of students and faculty to respond to some of the most pressing issues facing children, youth, families and communities today.

Find your edge in UVic's School of Child and Youth Care

The School of Child and Youth Care acknowledges the traditional and unceded territories of the Lkwungen, Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples on which the University of Victoria stands. The School acknowledges that the historical relationship to the land and territories of these peoples continues to this day.