When we think of trauma, we often envision intense, shocking events—things that happen to someone, like abuse, violence, or a catastrophic loss. But for many children, the most profound...

Transitioning from foster care into adulthood is pivotal in a young person's life. Unfortunately, the statistics are sobering: youth who age out of the foster care system are significantly more...

Stealing is a challenging behavior often associated with children who have experienced developmental trauma. Whether they're in foster care, adopted, or have experienced childhood trauma, stealing...

In the world of trauma, you may hear the terms Big T and little T referring to traumatic events in one’s life. Recently, there has been a movement away from categorizing trauma into big and...

We can’t talk about complex trauma or children in foster care without discussing the effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACES). 

ACES have a profound impact on human development,...

As a young social worker, I often thought I wasn’t doing enough. 

As a post-adoption case manager, I got kids on my caseload after an adoptive parent reached out for help. Many times...

One behavioral response to childhood trauma is lying. Many foster and adoptive parents grapple with this challenge, seeking understanding and effective interventions.

For children with complex...