The following resources on child trauma were developed by the NCTSN. To find a specific topic or resource, enter keywords in the search box, or filter by resource type, trauma type, language, or audience.
Offers information about complex trauma. This fact sheet details the impact of complex trauma, the effects of complex trauma, the long-term health consequences, and the economic impact of complex trauma.
Discusses findings from research on crossover youth and how traumatic stress plays a role in the trajectory of crossover youth, as well as implications for policy and practice.
Highlights the face-to-face NCTSN Advisory Board meeting, showcases a few of our Category III sites and the outstanding work they are doing in their centers, and discusses the impact deployment has had on one Network family, as well as other stories.
Supports students who are recovering from a hurricane. This fact sheet describes common reactions students may experience, suggests ways to enhance their capacity for coping, and gives a checklist of specific strategies students can use in the aftermath of the disaster.
Describes promising approaches to implementing trauma-informed child welfare practice to improve placement stability for children in foster care.
Lets responders review PFA guidelines and assess their readiness to deliver PFA in the field.
Lets responders review PFA guidelines and assess their readiness to deliver PFA in the field.
Offers details about using trauma-informed child welfare practice to improve placement stability.
Provides information about the effects of prenatal exposure to substances and trauma on children.
Describes the connection between caregiver trauma and substance abuse.
Highlights the partnership of a Network Center with their local police department and how a trauma-informed response is making a difference.
Highlights the importance of parent-child relationships and how to use treatment as a way to build these relationships.