Child Welfare
Trauma Training
Toolkit

What is the child welfare trauma training toolkit (CWTTT)?

The CWTTT training series is grounded in concepts of adult learning theory and deep appreciation of the need to transfer classroom learning to the field. With that goal in mind, the CWTTT provides two foundational trainings, the Trauma 101 and Trauma-Informed Child Welfare 101, to all-levels of the workforce to create a shared understanding of trauma and its impact. Following the foundational training, supervisors and caseworkers are provided with specific courses focused on practical skills and strategies. Lastly, supervisors engage in four months of consultation to support caseworkers in their efforts to employ skills and strategies to their daily work with children, youth, and families.
Want to download the toolkit? Please visit the NCTSN's Learning Center. You will need to create a free login to access the CWTTT. It is located under the Service Systems tab.
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Child Welfare Trauma Training Toolkit Series Overview

  • Determine Readiness
    Review the Overview of Training Series
    Determine Readiness 
  • Training Preparation
    Training Preparation 

    Focus on gathering information to support local adaptation.
  • Trauma 101
    Half-day training (can be combined wtih the Trauma-Informed Child Welfare 101 for a full day training)

    Entire Workforce (Support Staff, Caseworkers, Supervisors and Leadership)


    An overview of the types of trauma, the short- and long-term impacts of trauma on children and parents, and information on resilience. Reviews intersection of race, culture, and trauma.

  • Trauma-Informed Child Welfare 101
    Half-day training (can be combined wtih the Trauma 101 for a full day training)

    Entire Workforce (Support Staff, Caseworkers, Supervisors and Leadership)

    A foundational overview of the Essential Elements of a Trauma-Informed Child Welfare System for all child welfare staff.
  • Supervisor Trauma-Informed Child Welfare
    1 day training 

    Supervisors


    An in-depth focus on the Essential Elements of a Trauma-Informed Child Welfare System with a focus on learning concrete trauma-informed strategies.  The goal is for supervisors to increase their trauma-informed skills as well as to support their caseworkers.  

  • Caseworker Trauma-Informed Child Welfare
    1 day training


    An in-depth focus on the Essential Elements of a TICW System with a focus on learning concrete trauma-informed strategies to use with clients within their daily work.

  • Supervisor Consultation
    1 hour per month of group consultation to support the transfer of learning from the training series.  The consultation is focused on strategies to build the Physical and Psychological safety of clients and on addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress of the workforce.
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If you are a CWTTT trainer or have questions about how to implement the CWTTT, please contact the TIPs Center.
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