Provides child welfare professionals with guidance on addressing the intersection of caregiver substance use and child trauma
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Supports mental health professionals in understanding the complex relationship between trauma exposure and substance use among youth and families.
Helps juvenile justice professionals understand how trauma and substance use can influence youth behavior and involvement in the justice system.
Helps school professionals understand how trauma and substance use can affect students’ behavior, learning, and well-being within school settings.
Aids healthcare providers to recognize how trauma and substance use intersect and affect the health and development of children and adolescents in medical settings.
Provides an overview of the connection between child trauma and substance use and how these experiences can impact youth, families, and communities.
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.
Introduces trauma-informed care and explains how recognizing the impact of trauma helps create safe, supportive environments for children, families, and providers.
Helps families understand what trauma-informed care looks like in practice and supports caregivers in preparing for conversations that center safety, collaboration, and their child’s strengths.
Helps new and expectant parents prepare for hurricanes by outlining practical steps to protect their health, baby, and birth plan.