What we do

CYC-Net was founded in 1997 as a networking tool and learning resource repository for those people working with children and youth no longer living at home. These people are most often referred to as Child and Youth Care Workers, Social Carers, Youth Workers and Social Pedagogues.

CYC-Net was founded on the idea that its resources should be available to everyone, worldwide, without the need to pay.  The idea was to provide information, connections and learning to the widest network possible without people having to ‘buy’ a membership, or otherwise pay for the resources. After all, even $1 per month is a lot of money in some contexts.

Our Impact

CYC-Net contains thousands of items of reference, including readings, webinars, videos and frequently asked questions from those working with children and youth in care.

CYC-Net is entirely open access. All content is provided free to the end-user.

CYC-Net has been referred to as the "go-to resource for anyone working with troubled youth" (Dr Carol Stuart) and "the greatest social innovation in our field in the last 30 years." (Dr Kiaras Gharabaghi).

In 2025, the CYC-Net web received 2 300 unique daily visitors, our monthly journal CYC-Online is downloaded over 1 500 times each month and our discussion groups membership stands at over 3 000 members worldwide.

Our Needs

CYC-Net relies entirely on the voluntary financial support of organisations, academic institutions, associations and individuals. Important background information about CYC-Net funding may be found here.

Go here to see who is already supporting our work.

Want to advertise on CYC-Net? Go here. The web site receives thousands of unique daily visitors.

Once Off and Regular Monthly Donations

If you have Credit or Debit Card, or a Paypal account, you can use this link to donate directly to CYC-Net, either as a once-off donation or a regular monthly amount.

Need a Pro-Forma Invoice?

Send us an email here. Remember to include recipient details.

Direct Funds Transfer

CANADA
Account Name: The International Child and Youth Care Network (CYC-Net)
Bank: RBC
Contact us for banking details in Canada.

SOUTH AFRICA
Account Name: CYC-NET
Bank: First National Bank
Contact us for banking details in South Africa.

Cheque Payments

Send cheques to: CYC-Net, P.O. Box 21464, MacDonald Drive, St. John's, NL A1A 5G6, Canada