Child Welfare Research

We highlight a study about the effectiveness of a trauma-informed initiative aimed at improving the social-emotional well-being and developmentally appropriate functioning of children and families as well as a study on the impact of a training for resource parents on their sensitivity to children's trauma-related behavioral and emotional issues.

• Study on the Effectiveness of a Trauma-Informed Care Initiative

• Study Assesses Impact of Training on Resource Parents' Sensitivity to Children's Trauma Symptoms

Strategies and Tools for Practice

This section of CBX offers publications, articles, reports, toolkits, and other resources that provide either evidence-based strategies or other concrete help to child welfare and related professionals.

• Building Protective Factors to Support Resilience to Childhood Trauma
• Toolbox Helps Primary Care Practices Understand, Recognize Effects of Childhood Trauma

• Beyond Strategic Planning: Engaging Families in Plan Implementation

Resources

This section of CBX provides a quick list of interesting resources, such as websites, videos, journals, funding or scholarship opportunities, or other materials that can be used in the field or with families.

• ACEs Connection Website
• Video Highlights Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Strategies

Training and Conferences

• Trauma-Sensitive Training Schools
• Conferences