A pivotal textbook in the field, this comprehensive collection is the first of two volumes that cross-examine all active child and youth care sectors across the human services. The editors bring together world-renowned professionals, academics, and researchers to address the past, present, and future state of child and youth care.

A pivotal textbook in the field, this comprehensive collection is the first of two volumes that cross-examine all active child and youth care sectors across the human services. Co-editors Kiaras Gharabaghi and Grant Charles bring together world-renowned professionals, academics, and researchers to address the past, present, and future state of child and youth care. Guiding students through the exploration of a growing field, this volume examines practice in a range of service sectors including residential care, foster homes, schools, cyberspace, outdoor adventure settings, and services that support Quebecois, deaf, autism, and LGBTQ+ communities. With a strong foundation in Canadian scholarship, this text also draws connections to child and youth care practice in a global context. International and Canadian students, scholars, and practitioners in child and youth care will benefit from this extensive and timely resource. FEATURES: Includes contributions from leading Canadian scholars, researchers, and professionals in the field of child and youth care Analyzes the challenges, opportunities, and employment prospects in each sector Establishes connections between chapters by cross-referencing the sectors, geographical regions, and contexts of other chapters