Trauma Informed Care
What is trauma?
The experience of violence and victimization including sexual abuse, physical abuse, severe neglect, loss, domestic violence, and/or witnessing of violence, terrorism or disasters
Who is the first responder for on call needs?
FOW
What does Family provide for us?
Give 5 examples
Support, shelter, food, money, love and affection, morals, culture
Name 4 Child Welfare Principles, Substantive Accountabilities
safety, stability, continuity, well-being, permanence,
Please identify the correct 3 types of boundaries below:
a. Strong b. Inflexible c. Healthy d. Collapsed
b,c,d
What is the Strength's-Based Approach?
An approach with a focus on empowerment, focusing on skills and talents rather than punitive
If you suspect child abuse or neglect has occurred with a student in Easterseals care, who do you report it to?
Your supervisor! All reports will go through admin on call and include a VP or Senior VP prior to any call being made to the state.
What is attachment theory?
A strong attachment to at least one primary caregiver is critical for healthy personal development.
Starting at infancy, children utilize a consistent caregiver as a safe-base for exploring themselves and the environment.
Name 4 Child Welfare Principles, Procedural Accountabilities
efficiency, accountability, equity, voice
This describes HEALTHY boundaries. TRUE or FALSE?
True
Please list 3 common trauma related symptoms/behaviors
dissociation, flashbacks, nightmares, hyper-vigilance, terror, anxiety, difficulty problem-solving, numbness, depression, substance abuse, self-injury, aggression
Name 3 abuse and neglect issues
Child or other person reports abuse or neglect
Staff witnesses abuse or neglect
Staff suspects abuse or neglect by observing physical signs or behavioral changes.
What is the Easterseals Camp called?
Camp Sno-Mo
The Prudent Parenting Law states Residential Treatment programs shall provide age and developmentally appropriate opportunities that positively support education, physical, intellectual and social needs of children within the program and community. TRUE or FALSE
True
A relationship where one person accepts trust and confidence of another to act in the latter's best interest. This is a definition of what type of relationship?
a. mentor, b. teacher, c. staff, d. fiduciary
d. fiduciary
Name 3 Easterseals Core Values
Commitment, integrity, respect, shared purpose, excellence, customer focus, independence
Please list 3 purposes related to the role of administration
sets goals, provides oversight, strategic planning, writes policies, provides support, compliance
How many beds does Zachary Road have?
106
What does it mean for children to have normalcy?
that they can do age appropriate things- get their hair cut, play sports etc...
When talking to youth in our programs, staff must be mindful with what we share. Please select statements that would be appropriate to say:
a. I hated school too, b. I was abused when I was a child, c. I live in Manchester on Brown Street, d. None of the above.
What year was Easterseals NH established? (bonus points if you know what it was called!)
1936 as the NH Society for Crippled Children
Please state 3 goals related to permanency planning
Surveys, reviewing current practices to determine if the program engages families and is trauma informed, independent living, community involvement
What does ISO stand for?
Individual Service Option
TRUE (with the assumption that there are supports or limitations in place to maintain safety for the student)
Name 3 Easterseals Programs in NH
Early Childhood Services, CBS, YTS, Veterans Count