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National Training and Development Curriculum for Foster and Adoptive Parents

Prospective or current foster, kinship, or adoptive parents of children of any age; children can be from child welfare system, intercountry or private domestic adoption process

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Resource Parent Programs
Scientific Rating 3

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

High

Developmental Trauma and Attachment Program

Children and adolescents ages (0-17) who have experienced early childhood trauma, such as abuse, neglect, or inconsistent caregiving and their families/caregivers

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Trauma Treatment - Client-Level Interventions (Child & Adolescent)
Scientific Rating NR

Trauma Treatment - System-Level Programs (Child & Adolescent)
Scientific Rating NR

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

High

EQ2: Empowering Staff to Build Trauma-Informed Communities for Youth

Adult direct care staff and supervisors serving trauma-impacted youth (ages 8-22) in residential, juvenile justice, and community-based settings

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Child Welfare Workforce Development and Support Programs
Scientific Rating NR

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

High

The 4 Rs and 2 Ss for Strengthening Families Program

For children, ages 7-11, and their family members (ages 0-99)

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Disruptive Behavior Treatment (Child & Adolescent)
Scientific Rating 2

Motivation and Engagement Programs
Scientific Rating NR

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

High

Fatherhood is Sacred®, Motherhood is Sacred®

Native American fathers and mothers of children, adolescents, young adults, and adults, also aspiring parents

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Family Stabilization Programs
Scientific Rating NR

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

SuperBetter

Youth & young adults ages 11-25

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Digital Mental Health Interventions (Youth/Young Adult)
Scientific Rating 3

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium

TF-CBT for Youth who have Experienced Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation

Children with a known trauma and trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation (T/CSE) history who are experiencing significant posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, whether or not they meet full diagnostic criteria; depression, anxiety, and/or shame related to their traumatic exposure

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Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents: Services for Victims
Scientific Rating 3

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

High

Forgiveness Therapy

Adults who have been treated unjustly and have residual anger, anxiety, depression, and/or low self-esteem

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Anger Management Treatment (Adult)
Scientific Rating 3

Child Welfare System Relevance Level

Medium