Child Welfare 101
When a child enters child welfare, what happens to their parents?
Parents are offered support services to help make their home safer.
What is trauma?
A scary or upsetting event that changes the way you think of the world.
Trauma can only happen to little kids
False
What is a trauma reaction?
The way a person responds to an traumatic event.
How many houses are on ASCF campus?
6
How does a child enter into the child welfare system?
Someone (teacher, , child, parent, etc.) makes a report (abuse or neglect)
Is there more then one kind of trauma?
Yes! Abuse, Neglect, Natural Disaster, Loss of a family member, House fire, etc.
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What are some common trauma reactions?
Trouble sleeping, lots of anger, be afraid to trust, crying, yelling, etc.
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Only teachers and therapists are mandated reporters.
False.
Any person who knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child is abused, abandoned, or neglected is a mandated reporter.
Can a person experience more then one trauma?
Yes, unfortunately people can experience more then one trauma event.
Is it always easy to tell if someone has experienced trauma?
No
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Kids who have experienced trauma sometimes reenact that trauma through their play
True
What is the name of the campus behind the main building?
Campus of Hope and Healing
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If someone makes a report to child welfare, a child will ALWAYS be removed from their family?
False
Do only children who are in foster care experience trauma?
No. Anyone can be affected by trauma.
How can you help foster sibling that have experienced trauma?
Be patient and understanding. Include them in games and spend time with them. Be kind. Make them feel welcomed. Etc.
What is hypervigilance?
When a person is constantly looking out for potential threats or danger
Who is apart of the clinical team at All Stars?
Chelsea, Diana, Mary Bane, Jordan and Melia.
If a child is able to stay in their home; why is child welfare involved?
To provide support and services to the family and child. And to prevent future harm.
What is secondhand traumatic stress?
The emotional stress that results when an individual hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another.
What is a case plan?
Case planning is about identifying the decisions and actions required to achieve stability and safety for the child.
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
When a person struggles to recover after experiencing a scary event.
What does the clinical team do?
Provide therapy to children on Allstar campus and children in the community who are in the child welfare system.