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2019 Annual Conference

November 13–15, 2019

Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center, Augusta, GA

Trauma-Informed Support for Students in Foster Care

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 12:45 PM–1:45 PM EST
Hamilton B (50)
Target Audience
Elementary
Middle
Secondary
School Administrators
Please select the interest areas (or track) your proposal covers
Comprehensive School Counseling Program
Academics/Academic Achievement
Social Emotional Learning
Mental Health Awareness
Abstract

Approximately 270,000 school-aged children are in foster care placements each year and approximately 90 percent have experienced a traumatic event. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends trauma informed systems of care for youth in foster care. School counselors can be leaders in developing trauma-sensitive schools by introducing the topic to leadership, sharing information at staff meetings, and having conversations about the impact of adverse experiences on the brain, learning, and behavior.  

Presenters

Katharine S. Adams, Ph.D., Valdosta State University
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