May was first declared as National Foster Care Month in 1988. Since then, May has been a time to acknowledge the contributions of foster caregivers and the needs of children in foster care.
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Events that refugees have experienced related to war or persecution can all be called traumatic events.
Childhood Traumatic Grief is a condition in which children develop significant trauma symptoms related to the death of an attachment figure (e.g., parent or sibling) or another important person (e.g., grandparent, other relative, friend or peer).
Trauma-informed pediatric psychiatry considers biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors and their complex interactions in understanding what is needed to better support children and families.
The 12 Core Concepts provide essential guidance for professionals working with children and families affected by trauma.
This listing of NCTSN members includes current grantees as well as NCTSN Affiliates, former grantees who have maintained their ties to the Network.
The following interventions have been developed specifically for Complex Trauma and were designed to address a range of developmental concerns and competencies.
The Intervention Fact Sheets included on this page offer key information related to some of the interventions developed and used by members of the NCTSN.