The “Child Welfare Professionals” section of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) offers targeted resources to equip administrators, caseworkers, frontline staff, mental health professionals, and caregivers involved in the child welfare system with knowledge and skills to recognize and respond to trauma.

With approximately one million U.S. children entering the child welfare system annually—many exposed to abuse, neglect, or violence—timely identification and intervention are essential. Users can access a diverse range of resource formats—including e-learning courses, fact sheets, curricula, guides, and webinars—covering topics from trauma-informed system building and core training toolkits to specialized resources on trafficking, neglect, and secondary traumatic stress.

This hub is an essential support for child welfare professionals seeking evidence-based strategies and practices to enhance outcomes and well-being across child-serving systems.

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)