tracy l. fauver, lcsw executive director yolo county casa tfauver@yolocasa.org

Building a Trauma-Informed, Resilient Yolo Community

Tracy L. Fauver, LCSWExecutive DirectorYolo County CASA

tfauver@yolocasa.org

Yolo County CASA

CASA recruits and trains community volunteers who are appointed by the court to advocate for the best interests of children who have been abused or neglected and placed in the foster care system.

www.yolocasa.orgCASA serves youth from days old to age 21. Commonalities: 1) adverse childhood experiences 2) resilience building potential 3) youth

Toxic Stress

What does this mean for schools?

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Relationship is the Evidence-Based PracticeTrauma results primarily from

disrupted relationships

Relationship is the vehicle for

life success

Attachment key to well-being

Critical role of core caregiver-infant

relationships

Early learning creates persistent but

potentially modifiable responses

Progressive role of extended

caregivers and intimate

relationships

Supporting our children’s resilience through CONNECTION

Supporting our children’s resilienceencourage social connectedness – developing

community

provide concrete support in times of need

demonstrate social and emotional competence

support the use of restorative practices in

managing conflict

Supporting Resilient Communities

• Safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments are essential to prevent child maltreatment and to assure children reach their full potential.

• Adopt the vision • Raise awareness • Partner with others

Join the Yolo County ACES Connection Group at acesconnection.com

Resourceswww.ACEsTooHigh.com - news site

Link to story about Lincoln High:http

://acestoohigh.com/2012/04/23/lincoln-high-school-in-walla-walla-wa-tries-new-approach-to-school-discipline-expulsions-drop-85/

www.ACEsConnections.com - professional networking site

CDC Synopsis: http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/index.html

CDC’s Essentials for Childhood Framework:http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childmaltreatment/

essentials.html

Tracy Fauver – tfauver@yolocasa.org - (530) 661-4344- www.yolocasa.org