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Supporting Brain Development in Traumatized Children and Youth
Series: Bulletins for Professionals |
Author(s):
Child Welfare Information Gateway
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Year Published: 2011 |
This bulletin summarizes what child welfare professionals can do to support the identification and assessment of the impact of maltreatment and trauma on brain development; how to work effectively with children, youth, and families to support healthy brain development; and how to improve services through cross-system collaboration and trauma-informed practice.
Table of Contents IntroductionUnderstanding Trauma and Brain Development Identification and Assessment Ages and Stages Helping Caregivers Promote Healthy Brain Development Working With Other Service Providers Creating a Trauma-Informed Child Welfare System References |
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Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2011). Supporting brain development in traumatized children and youth. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.
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