A trauma-informed child and family service system is one in which all parties involved recognize and respond to the impact of traumatic stress.
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Children who come to the attention of the juvenile justice system are a challenging and underserved population.
Parents and caregivers play an essential role in helping children and teenagers recover from traumatic events.
November was first declared as Military Family Month in 1996. Since then, November has been a time to acknowledge the tremendous sacrifices our military families make.
Children and families become known to the child welfare system because of suspected abuse or neglect, experiences which can result in traumatic stress reactions.
All families experience trauma differently. Some factors such as a child’s age or the family’s culture or ethnicity may influence how the family copes and recovers from a traumatic event.
Partnership among family, youth, and providers merges professional expertise and the experiences of trauma and healing.
Children of military and veteran families experience unique challenges related to military life and culture.
As awareness increases about the effects of traumatic experiences, it has become more important for medical and behavioral health providers to integrate their care for children and families.