Description
This organization offers congregations information and resources about supporting children affected by traumatic stress. Focused on the U.S., the National Child Traumatic Stress Network aims to improve the quality of and access to care for children, families, and communities. To work toward these goals, this organization offers information about trauma, screening and treatment, and the contexts that impact how individuals experience trauma such as culture, family, community, and more. National Child Traumatic Stress Network also offers training and awareness campaigns.
Features
- Online and in-person training in English and Spanish
- National Homeless Youth Awareness Month
- National Veteran and Military Families Month
- Resources for specific audiences, such as families or youth
Recommended Audience
crisis team leaders, clergy and lay leaders, community outreach ministry teams
Cost
Varies per service
Practical Applications
- Share online training with staff and volunteers who work with young people so they understand how to recognize and support traumatized children.
- Use the resources for families or youth to host a workshop that helps people in your congregation or community understand how trauma affects people and opportunities for healing.
- Support an awareness campaign that’s relevant to your congregation’s ministries and community, such as National Homeless Youth Awareness Month.
