Whole Child Initiative provides a trauma sensitive, holistic approach to caregiving that helps vulnerable children heal and thrive in home, school and community life.

The comprehensive approach to caring for children

Whole Story

Understanding the effects of trauma and attachment on a child’s life.

Whole Child

Gaining insight into the unique physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of children with histories of trauma.

Whole Team

Strengthening your team with strategies that emphasize cohesion, cultural competence and trauma informed care.

Whole Caregiver

Identifying personal strengths and needs, and learning to implement strategies for holistic self-care.

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Trauma Sensitive Care

Full day on-site training for caregiver support systems, short-term care providers, social workers and educators. This training emphasizes three powerful hallmarks of care that promote restorative environments for vulnerable children.

Comprehensive Care

This training offers a deeper look at the impact of trauma and attachment on child development and provides comprehensive trauma informed approaches to organizations caring for them.

For further information, or questions about training, please contact Lauren Strickland, Director of Whole Child, at lstrickland@wholechildinitiative.org.

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