Caring for Children Experienced Trauma & Building a Safe Place 9/23-9/25, training RSVP here: https://affm.my.site.com/s/Training?inputSession=Caring
Important Information About Training Series Completion & Certificates These two trainings are part of a larger trauma-informed training series for resource parents. While you are encouraged to attend the full series, you may choose to attend only the paired sessions that interest you. However, to receive a 3hrs certificate for training hours, you must attend both of the two paired classes.
DAY TWO : Building a Safe Place 9/25/25 6pm-730pm For children who have experienced trauma, safety isn’t just about locked doors and secure homes—it’s about emotional and psychological safety. Many children in care live in a state of hypervigilance, always on alert for danger, even in environments that are physically safe. Without intentional trauma-informed caregiving, healing and trust can remain out of reach. This training helps resource parents understand the critical role of psychological safety—how children may not feel safe just because they are safe. Caregivers will learn to effectively communicate safety through consistent, calming messages that help soothe a child’s nervous system and foster trust over time. Participants will also learn how to recognize and respond to trauma reminders—people, places, sounds, or smells that can trigger fear or distress—and how to guide children through those moments with compassion and care. By building both physical and emotional safety, resource families create a secure foundation where children can begin to heal, grow, and thrive.