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title: Implementing Trauma-Informed Care in Early Head Start/Head Start Programs
description: "Recap of the Traumatic Stress Institute's recent webinar, \"Implementing Trauma-Informed Care in Early Head Start/Head Start Programs\""
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# [Implementing Trauma-Informed Care in Early Head Start/Head Start Programs](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/national-head-start-preschool-program-marketing-webinar)

 Written by [Elaine Liberato Jenkins](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/elaine-liberato-jenkins) | February 14, 2023

My experience with Office of Head Start programs began in 2015 as an Early Childhood Mental Health consultant. I learned in that role just how vital it is for Early Childhood programs to provide quality early childhood services that promote school readiness, encourage family and community engagement, and – most importantly – build resilience in families, children, and staff.

[The Traumatic Stress Institute (TSI)](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/) recently offered a National Early Head Start/Head Start webinar focused on what trauma-informed care can do for their programs. Interest came from across the country, including grant recipients representing 8 different states. We discussed the importance of addressing trauma in young children, families, and staff; TSI team members shared their own experiences in working closely with Early Head Start/Head Start programs; and we reviewed how trauma-informed best practices can serve as protective factors to build resilience.

A number of participants voiced a hearty "YES!" to this work, understanding intuitively that sustained trauma-informed care practices can have such a positive, lasting impact on schools, communities, and health service agencies. There was also appreciation for the focus the TSI [Whole-System Change Model](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/services/head-start-tic-whole-system-change-model/) puts on staff well-being as a key piece of our training.

As a member of the[ Traumatic Stress Institute](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/), it was a humbling experience to share our approach to trauma-informed care and its importance to Early Head Start/Head Start programs across the country. I'm hopeful that grant recipients are able to join us to learn more about our [Whole-System Change Model](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/services/head-start-tic-whole-system-change-model/) and consider how we can partner to strengthen their program services to meet the needs of families and their children at risk, while addressing staff's own lived experiences through a trauma lens. 

Connect with a member of our team to learn more about our [Whole-System Change Model and ](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/services/head-start-tic-whole-system-change-model/)our[ARTIC Scale](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/online-artic-details/) program evaluation process to move toward sustainable, trauma-informed systems change. 

 

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