Children at Risk School 
 

The Children at Risk school (CRS) is a course run by the University of the Nations (UofN). The framework of the course is a 3-month Lecture Phase and a 3 to 6 month Field Assignment.

The school focuses on disenfranchised children, such as orphans, street children, the handicapped and abused. The UofN offers degree tracks both an Associate of Science and Social Services and a Bachelor of Science and Social Services with this course as a foundation piece.

The Children At Risk School is for those who want to become advocates for at-risk children. The goal of the school is to multiply leaders who will champion the cause of children through social, political, judicial and spiritual intervention. Students experience God’s heart for justice, defending the cause of the fatherless, rescuing the poor, the weak and the oppressed.



Topics covered during the school will be:
• overview of the issues and needs of at-risk children
• biblical worldview of children and their development
• principles of child advocacy
• assessment and evaluation
• attachment disorders
• the institutionalized child



During the 12 week lecture phase, course content will be taught by ministry and social service professionals experienced in helping at-risk children. Through lectures, discussions, small group interactions, community life, assignments, research, and social activities you will learn in creative ways, and begin applying what you learn.



During the field assignment you will work with ministries, government agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs) and YWAM ministries that serve needy children. You will test principles learned in the classroom and develop further skills for working with children through research, hands-on practice and real life case studies.

To attend the CRS school you must first complete the Discipleship Training School.