About this session

This training will provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of the Child Welfare System on children under 5. You will gain a better understanding of the effect that trauma has on a young child’s ability to develop secure attachments. You will also gain insight into how Project Harmony, through the Impact from Infancy program, is specifically assisting children under 5 in the Douglas County Juvenile Court System. This training will look at the history of the Impact from Infancy program, the goals of the program, and how this program is implemented within Douglas County. Participants will walk away with a greater understanding of how trauma impacts children under 5 and with a model of court intervention that they can implement within their county.

Intended Audience: Anyone who works with young children in the Juvenile Court System

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