NEWS

To launch its new Continuous Quality Improvement Community Implementation of Trauma-Related Services Initiative, DCFS will be presenting four regional trainings on the impact of traumatic stress on children in IDCFS and the core elements of best practice for child trauma assessment and treatment. The trainings will also provide the opportunity to become certified in the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment tool, which is the standard assessment tool that IDCFS providers will be using. Continuing education credits will be provided to attendees of either component of the trainings. Therapists, clinical supervisors, and quality improvement staff are invited to attend. To register for one of the trainings below, please contact Brandy Bedenfield at b-bedenfield@northwestern.edu with your name, your agency name, and the training session you would like to attend.

October 11
Northwestern University, Chicago Campus, Kellogg School of Management, Chicago, IL
340 East Superior (Baxter International Rm 147)
Registration Deadline: October 6

October 12
Illini Union, 1401 West Green St., Urbana IL
Registration Deadline: October 6

October 26
Holiday Inn, 500 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria, IL
Registration Deadline: October 20

November 2
Holiday Inn, 1000 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville, IL
Registration Deadline: October 27

LINKS

The Buddin Praed Foundation
A public charitable foundation commited to improving the well-being of children and families.
www.buddinpraed.org

U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Contains resources on the web for Mental Health questions and substance abuse questions/issues.
www.samhsa.gov

National Child Traumatic Stress Network
NCTSN's mission is to raise the standard of care and improve access to services for traumatized children, their families and communities throughout the United States.
www.nctsnet.org

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