On April 29, 2020, the California Essentials for Childhood (EfC) Initiative held a webinar entitled, “Trauma-Informed Care/Practices in Light of COVID-19: Applying Lessons Learned from Child-Serving Systems” and heard from special guest speaker, Dr. Melissa Bernstein, an Implementation Specialist with the Advancing California’s Trauma-Informed Systems (ACTS) Initiative. Dr. Bernstein shared considerations for practical application of key trauma-informed elements put into practice through the ACTS project that could be applicable to organizations and programs working to improve child wellbeing, especially given the current public health crisis. A discussion facilitated by Trauma-Informed Practices Subcommittee Chairs, Colin Gutierrez and Karen Clemmer, followed about ways in which organizations and programs can equip the information shared by Dr. Bernstein. 

To access the webinar recording and slide deck, please see the attached files below.