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2/14/2019 Building a TraumaInformed Child Welfare System A Blueprint February 8 , 2019 1 2/14/2019 Background July 2017 Childrens Commission launched Statewide Collaborative on TraumaInformed Care (SCTIC) MMHPI released

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Building a Trauma‐Informed Child Welfare System

A Blueprint

February 8 , 2019

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Background

July 2017
Children’s Commission launched Statewide Collaborative on Trauma‐Informed

Care (SCTIC)

MMHPI released a Final Report on Trauma‐Informed Care
Four Workgroups aligned with overarching goals met 25+ times over

an 18 month period

Steering Committee comprised of Workgroup Chairs and DFPS and

Commission staff reviewed and finalized all proposed strategies

Purpose of the Blueprint

Develop a roadmap to become a

trauma‐informed child welfare system

Provide structure for implementation
Invite innovation and improvement in

both public and private sectors

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Guiding Principles Culture

Texas will create a culture

f trauma‐informed care

for all individuals and

rganizations that touch

the lives of children, youth, young adults, and families while they are involved in the child welfare system.

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Collaboration

A trauma‐informed child welfare system requires collaboration within and across systems,

rganizations, and

individuals.

Equity

A trauma‐informed child welfare system is culturally competent and equitable.

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Youth & Family Voice

A trauma‐informed child welfare system includes and respects youth and family voice and cultivates resilience.

Secondary Trauma

A trauma‐informed child welfare system recognizes and addresses secondary trauma.

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Training

A trauma‐informed child welfare system recognizes that ongoing, quality training is fundamental.

Information Sharing

A trauma‐informed child welfare system has information sharing capabilities that are accessible, manageable, innovative, and user‐ friendly.

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Data

A trauma‐informed child welfare system is informed by data and committed to continuous quality improvement.

Funding & Sustainability

A trauma‐informed child welfare system is adequately funded and sustainable.

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Next Steps

Questions?

Jocelyn Fowler Children’s Commission Staff Attorney Jocelyn.Fowler@txcourts.gov