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.
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.
From Inform Transform and the Family Acceptance Project (FAP), this Trauma-Informed & Affirming Checklist shares best practices for safely engaging and supporting LGBTQ+ youth, children, and families in mental health settings.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) was created to raise the standard of care and increase access to services for children and families who experience or witness traumatic events.
Highlights the differences between stress and trauma by explaining their unique causes, effects, and timelines, helping caregivers, educators, and providers respond with the appropriate support.
Links
[1] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/public-awareness/national-foster-care-month
[2] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/trauma-informed-and-affirming-checklist-for-practice-with-lgbtq-children-youth-and-families
[3] https://www.nctsn.org/about-us/who-we-are
[4] https://www.nctsn.org/resources/understanding-stress-vs-trauma
[5] https://www.nctsn.org/Search
[6] https://www.nctsn.org/Search?page=179
[7] https://www.nctsn.org/Search?page=172
[8] https://www.nctsn.org/Search?page=173
[9] https://www.nctsn.org/Search?page=174
[10] https://www.nctsn.org/Search?page=175
[11] https://www.nctsn.org/Search?page=176
[12] https://www.nctsn.org/Search?page=177
[13] https://www.nctsn.org/Search?page=178