Assignment:
Child and Youth Care Practice
You have an opportunity to learn more about an area of CYC practice that interests you. So far in this course you have been introduced to many different settings and contexts within which CYC is practiced. You have also heard from a number of different CYC practitioners in various practice settings. Reflect on the knowledge that you have gained in this course so far about CYC practice settings. Select one area of practice or setting that interests you. This could be a direct area of practice (i.e., working directly with young people and families such as in school-based CYC) and/or an indirect area of practice (i.e., working on behalf of young people, families and communities to improve care or conditions such as in policy analysis, program development or advocacy).
You will prepare a 6-8 page paper. Your paper will be informed by conducting an interview with a CYC practitioner and, secondarily, by reviewing literature related to your chosen area of CYC practice. In addition to summarizing the results of the interview, your paper must include at least FOUR references
The following topics need to be covered in your paper:
1. Describe who might be served within this area of practice/setting (e.g., ages, characteristics, needs, family status, legal status, life circumstances, etc).
2. Where does the practice take place? What is the context for practice?
3. Describe the typical roles and functions that CYC practitioners in this area might fulfill.
4. Describe at least three different processes or approaches that might be used by a CYC practitioner in their work with or for young people in this area of practice/setting. What are the primary goals or intentions of the processes (i.e., purpose)?
5. What outcomes are desired in this area of practice/setting (i.e., what will happen, what will be different as a result of the work)?
Your assignment should consist of 6-8 pages (double spaced, typed, 12 pt font), plus references. You are expected to reference course materials and readings (including readings from your course readings package, online readings and referenced websites), using APA Style Guidelines.
Your paper will include:
• A summary of the results of your interview in no more than THREE double-spaced pages. You must include the name, position and agency of the CYC practitioner you consulted.
• In text citation of a minimum of TWO non-CYC 100A sources that directly relate to the practice setting of the interview. This may include articles, or electronic resources.
• The remainder of your paper should be dedicated to exploring the questions above, from your perspective. This includes in text citations of at least FOUR 100A course readings.
• A list of the interview questions as an Appendix.