Raising Awareness and Disseminating Evidence-based Trauma Treatment for Children and Families

Childhood trauma: „ Is a public health crisis – a growing problem in the US and beyond „ Significantly impacts children’s development, functioning and well-being „ Trauma impacts brain structure, development and DNA – impacting future generations YET, IN SPITE OF THIS KNOWLEDGE: „ 47% of children and families don’t receive services „ Children are waiting between 6-12 months to access mental health services „ There is a clear gap in trauma identification, appropriate referral and trauma-informed treatment