ABOUT US
Practical Learning. Real Practice. Stronger Professionals.
Meet Deb and get to know who we are, what we do, and where we started. Also, see what people have to say about their experience with CYC Assets.
GET TO KNOW US
Who We Are
Professional development for practitioners working with children, youth, and families.
CYC Assets was created to support Child and Youth Care practitioners and helping professionals who are committed to growing their skills in meaningful, practice-based ways.
Grounded in the realities of daily life work with children, youth, and families, CYC Assets offers accessible, relevant, and immediately applicable professional development. From webinars and digital tools to practical resources, everything is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice—so learning doesn’t just stay in a notebook, but shows up in the moment-to-moment interactions that define this field.
At its core, CYC Assets values intentionality, reflection, and relational practice. Whether you are early in your career or bringing decades of experience, this space is designed to help you stay organized, inspired, and connected to your professional growth.
With tools like the CYC PD Tracker App, practitioners can not only track their development, but also reflect on their learning and demonstrate their ongoing commitment to ethical, competent practice.
CYC Assets is more than a platform—it is a commitment to strengthening the field of Child and Youth Care through shared knowledge, practical learning, and professional accountability.
MEET THE FOUNDER
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Child & Youth Care Leadership
Professional Development
Practitioner Support
Deb Cockerton
Deb Cockerton is a highly experienced Child and Youth Care Practitioner with over 40 years in the field. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Behavioural Science Technology (BST) and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Child and Youth Care Studies.
Deb is the creator of the CYC PD Tracker App and the founder of CYC Assets, both developed to support practitioners in organizing, reflecting on, and demonstrating their professional development. She is also the co-owner of Otonabee Family Counselling Centre and co-founder of RelationalWise, where she supports practitioners transitioning into private practice and entrepreneurial pathways.
Deb is a former professor in the Child and Youth Care Program at Fleming College, where she contributed to the development of future practitioners in the field.
Known for her relational approach and commitment to practical, accessible learning, Deb has presented at provincial, national, and international conferences. She is passionate about helping practitioners move from knowledge to application—strengthening both individual practice and the field as a whole.
Outside of her professional work, Deb enjoys gardening, decorating, and spending winters in Europe.
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