Helping Children Heal
Developing Trauma Competencies
Trauma Impacts Us All
Our Childhood Trauma Competencies program is a crucial initiative, addressing the staggering reality that 50% of children in our communities face trauma, rising to 100% for those experiencing family separation and foster care. We equip parents and substitute caregivers with tools to understand and address trauma-related behaviors, promoting co-regulation and coping skills for children. With a focus on Hampton, Newport News, and the Historic Triangle, our goal is to empower every identified substitute caregiver, providing essential resources to help children heal and thrive.
Let’s talk stats:
50%
of all children in the world have experienced trauma.
3x
Children who've experienced trauma are 3 times more likely to participate in harmful behaviors
78%
of children in foster care have had
6 or more traumatic childhood experiences
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April 2, 2025
Planting Hope — Preventing Child Abuse Starts With Us
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time when we come together to speak with one voice: every child deserves a safe, loving, and stable family. But preventing abuse isn’t just about reacting to what’s already happened—it’s about understanding the conditions that make children vulnerable in the first place.
We were ready to quit. To close our home. Disrupt our adoption. This training was a lifeline. We tell every family we can, "You need trauma training. It's a must."
Susan | Parent