This conference will address the complex issue of trauma; the impact it has on children and families; the promotion of healing and prevention strategies; knowledge about how to address trauma through
This report provides state leaders, agency administrators, and program directors with individual state snapshots as well as a national overview of home visiting programs, models, and funding.
The Child Welfare League of America has created these design guides to provide information on research and evaluated programs for family strengthening.
This new edition describes how to plan family meetings, interview families using a family systems approach, assess family interactions, and assist families to develop adaptive behaviors.
The purpose of this FOA is to support demonstration projects that test the effectiveness of family group decision-making as a service approach that prevents children from entering foster care, ther
These tip sheets for parents, caregivers, health care providers, teachers, and agencies cover a variety of topics on how to care for children who have experienced trauma.
Kidsmentalhealthinfo.com is a Web site on children's mental health launched by the Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut. Although designed for parents, caregivers, practition
This study found that pediatricians who used a five-minute questionnaire, which includes items that asked parents about the mood or response of their 1-year-old children, were able to identify 32 c
Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.
When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
