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title: The Child Welfare Professional’s Role in Working with Children and Youth to Identify and Address the Impact of Trauma
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updated: "2026-07-31"
category: NTI
tags:
  - Audience
  - Child welfare professionals
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# The Child Welfare Professional’s Role in Working with Children and Youth to Identify and Address the Impact of Trauma

**Module 6, Lesson 3**

[Child Welfare Trauma Referral Tool](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Child_Welfare_Trauma_Referral_Tool.pdf)

[Childs Comprehensive Assessment](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Childs_Comprehensive_Assessment.pdf)

[Promoting Protective Factors for Victims of Child Abuse and Neglect](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Promoting_Protective_Factors_for_Victims_of_Child_Abuse_and_Neglect.pdf)

[Talking to Children and Young People about Trauma](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Talking_to_Children_and_Young_People_about_Trauma.pdf)

[Tools for Screening and Assessment](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Tools_for_Screening_and_Assessment.pdf)

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