Trauma-Informed Care
Individuals receiving child welfare services may have a history of traumatic experiences. These resources offer information about the effects of trauma and using trauma-informed approaches to promote healing and positive outcomes.
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Collaborative Teams Toolkit for Trauma-Informed Care
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2024
Designed for collaborative teams who serve children, parents, and family members affected by substance use, co-occurring mental health
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Strengthening Systems Collaboration for Families at the Intersection of Domestic Violence and Co-Occurring ...
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2025
This brief offers strategies, reflective questions, and resources to strengthen cross
... (Read More)Collaborative Teams Toolkit for Trauma-Informed Care
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2024
Designed for collaborative teams who serve children, parents, and family members affected by substance use, co-occurring mental health
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The Importance of a Trauma-Informed Child Welfare System
Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2020
Provides an overview of the effects of trauma and features state and local program
... (Read More)Children Affected by Trauma: Report to Congressional Requesters
U.S. Government Accountability Office, 2019
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Education
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Recommendations for Trauma-Informed Care Under the Family First Prevention Services Act
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2020
Highlights the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) requirements and provides
... (Read More)Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) and Trauma
Center for Healthcare Strategies, 2019
Treatment providers, behavioral health clinicians, and other healthcare professionals
... (Read More)National Child Traumatic Stress Network
NCTSN improves access to care, treatment, and services for children and adolescents
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