Trauma results from events that are experienced by individuals as physically or emotionally harmful and that have lasting adverse effects on functioning and well-being (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], 2014). Research shows that children exposed to maltreatment often experience traumatic stress with profound long-term consequences for their futures (Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2020).
The following article addresses this, along with challenges and sample solutions here > https://cbexpress.acf.hhs.gov/article/2023/march/healing-centered-and-trauma-responsive-care-across-child-welfare-for-better-youth-engagement-/3ef395691b30ed1080f4631ee54bcb78?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery