The Experience of Trainees Who Participated in the Men Can Care Training Program

The Men Can Care program was a 9 month training program in residential child care. Trainees were involved in a combination of taught courses and practical training experiences. This research investigated the experiences of men who participated in the course, who had chosen to work in the child care sector. The aim was to develop an understanding of the stories of some of the men and their reasons for choosing a career in child care.