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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The Steering Committee of the NCTSN guides the development of the national network of centers to improve treatment and services for all children and adolescents in the U.S. who have experienced traumatic events.
The following resources on Culture and Trauma were developed by the NCTSN.
The following resources on Secondary Traumatic Stress were developed by the NCTSN.
As many as 2.5 million youth per year experience homelessness.
Wherever primary providers encounter children and families, there are opportunities to integrate trauma-informed practices into the care families receive.
Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC) are the predominant national model for addressing the impact of child abuse by coordinating the investigation, treatment...
October was first declared as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month in 2011.
Bullying can severely affect a child’s or teen's self-image, social interactions, or school performance, and can lead to mental health problems.
There are many reasons to work with an NCTSN TIOA coach. Find out what they are here.