Age of Child: 20

Youth and young adults (14-29 years old) with, or at risk of, emotional/behavioral difficulties (EBD) [e.g., severe mental health conditions and related challenges] who often have extensive histories of serious mental health challenges, multisystem involvement, out-of-home placements or homelessness, high prevalence of developmental trauma and delays, possible involvement with the court system and/or incarceration, and/or co-occurring substance use/abuse problems

Adolescents and young adults who have been multiply traumatized

Adolescent males or females aged 12-20 from a broad spectrum of socioeconomic, religious, cultural and ethnic groups who have been exposed to trauma, loss, or a combination of the two

Organizational systems (e.g., residential programs, schools, group homes, hospital settings, etc.) working with and supporting children/adolescents/young adults (0-21 years) who have experienced chronic/complex trauma and their caregivers

Children/adolescents/young adults (0-21 years) who have experienced chronic/complex trauma and their caregiving systems (e.g., primary, resource, and/or others in their social environment)

Young people transitioning from foster care; specifically, young people 14-26 years old who have spent at least one day in foster care after their 14th birthday

Young adult mothers with mental health needs and their children

Young adults between the ages 17 and 22 who are leaving the foster care, juvenile justice, and/or mental health systems

Youth ages 18-21 who are currently living in out-of-home child welfare placements (e.g., foster care, group homes, residential care)

Children adopted from foster care or foreign orphanages or biological children who have failed to develop secure attachments