Community trauma refers to the collective experiences of trauma that affect a community or group of individuals. Trauma can be caused by a variety of events such as natural disasters, mass violence, terrorism, or historical events like systemic racism and oppression....
Disparities in community mental health resources refer to unequal access to mental health services and treatment based on factors such as race, ethnicity, income, and geography. This can result in significant disparities in mental health outcomes, with communities of...
Childhood trauma can have a lasting impact on a person’s life and development, especially if it involves disruptions in attachment relationships. Trust based relational intervention (TBRI) is a holistic, trauma-informed approach that takes into account the...
So, you’ve been thinking about adoption. Maybe it’s a quiet tug on your heart. Maybe it’s a dream you’ve been holding onto for years. Or maybe it’s something brand new—a little spark that’s just now turning into a flame. Whatever brought you here, welcome. We’re so...
Let’s be honest: the world of foster care, adoption, and family services can feel like a maze. You’ve got courts, caseworkers, therapists, licensing requirements—and right in the middle of it all? Child placement agencies. These are the people helping connect the...
Let’s be real—being a kid is already a full-time job. Throw in instability, trauma, or losing your sense of safety, and that job becomes nearly impossible. That’s where foster care homes comes in. Not as a perfect fix (because let’s face it, perfect doesn’t exist),...
