The project focused on providing trauma informed care training to staff members to address allegations of hurtful, aggressive, and derogatory comments made towards foster youth in care. The primary goal was to educate staff on how to realize, recognize, respond, and prevent re-traumatization of these vulnerable individuals.

The need for this training arose after an investigation substantiated the allegations, and it became clear that a corrective action plan was necessary to ensure a safe and supportive environment for the foster youth. The project aimed to implement a comprehensive training program that would effectively equip staff members with the knowledge and skills required to deliver trauma informed care.

The training not only focused on teaching staff about the impact of trauma on foster youth but highlighted the into the importance of self-reflection and self-awareness.

This project and topic were inspired by my personal experience as a single father who witnessed his daughter experience.