Trauma-informed care occurs when all parties involved recognize and respond to the impact of traumatic stress on those who have contact with an organization, including children, caregivers, and service providers.

Trauma-Informed Organizations:

• Infuse and sustain trauma awareness, knowledge, and skills into their organizational culture, practices, and policies.
• Collaborate with those who are involved with the child, and use the best available science to:
  • Maximize physical and psychological safety
  • Facilitate the recovery of the child and family
  • Promote and support staff well-being
• Have an opportunity and an obligation to identify those experiencing trauma and help them receive appropriate care as early as possible to prevent potential negative outcomes and promote their ability to thrive.
• Support their staff by preventing and addressing the impact of secondary traumatic stress.​

Anti-Racist Trauma-Informed Practice:

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