Building a Trauma Informed System of Care Toolkit

Building a Trauma Informed System of Care Collaboration and Action Steps

Examples of Collaboration

• We have seen many of our partner collaborate. Following are some examples. A pediatrician in the system of care, who is screening caregivers for ACEs, is now able to make referrals to other trauma informed services depending on the need of the family. • A behavioral health partner in the system of care received funding to provide Mental Health First Aid training. Since she regularly attends the system of care meetings, this resource was announced, and now several partners have received training. • Partners within the faith based community often respond to needs expressed by other agencies. They have provided transportation, clothing, and food boxes after organizations shared during our system of care meeting. • Niswonger Children’s Hospital has several of the system of care partners information listed on the Children’s Resource Center website for easy access to any person in need of services after experiencing trauma. • Topper Academy was able to provide medical care on campus a few days a month this past school year thanks to a family physician who understands this need for youth living amidst household dysfunction. • Law enforcement officers and school staff desiring to reduce the effects of trauma to children having criminal justice exposure have partnered to provide “Handle With Care.”

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