Trauma Informed Child Welfare

About the Program

Category: Children and Youth (Best in Category)

Year: 2014

Wilson County Department of Social Services has redesigned its child welfare system to be responsive to the needs of our customers by increasing their access to trauma and evidence-informed practices and services. We utilize a team of in-house clinicians to help customers define and treat their mental health condition by providing an evaluation and assessment process including recommendations and follow up services for those parents and children identified as appropriate for services. Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) is the evidence-based intervention utilized by our clinicians. TFCBT is a therapeutic intervention designed to help children, adolescents, and their families overcome the impact of traumatic events. Wilson County DSS has developed a continuum of services for traumatized children including all inclusive screening, clinical assessment and trauma focused treatment services.