---
title: Understanding and Addressing Mental Health Needs of Children Moving Towards or Having Achieved Permanence through Adoption or Guardianship
description: "**Module 2, Lesson 1** [A Guide to Children’s Mental Health and Developmental Issues](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/A_Guide_to_Childrens_Mental_Health_and_Developmental_Issues.pdf) [Fetal Alcohol Exposure](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Fetal_Alcohol_Exposure.pdf) [Four Areas of Functioning Challenged by the Impact of Loss, Trauma, & Inadequate Nurture](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Four_Areas_of_Functioning.pdf) [Neurobehavioral Disorder Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ND_PAE_Domains.pdf) [Promoting Protective Factors](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PROMOT1.pdf)…"
url: "https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/hub/nti/understanding-and-addressing-mental-health-needs-of-children-moving-towards-or-having-achieved-permanence-through-adoption-or-guardianship/"
updated: "2026-07-31"
category: NTI
tags:
  - Audience
  - Child welfare professionals
---

# Understanding and Addressing Mental Health Needs of Children Moving Towards or Having Achieved Permanence through Adoption or Guardianship

**Module 2, Lesson 1**

[A Guide to Children’s Mental Health and Developmental Issues](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/A_Guide_to_Childrens_Mental_Health_and_Developmental_Issues.pdf)

[Fetal Alcohol Exposure](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Fetal_Alcohol_Exposure.pdf)

[Four Areas of Functioning Challenged by the Impact of Loss, Trauma, & Inadequate Nurture](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Four_Areas_of_Functioning.pdf)

[Neurobehavioral Disorder Associated with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ND_PAE_Domains.pdf)

[Promoting Protective Factors](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/PROMOT1.pdf)

[Risk and Protective Factors for Mental Health in Children](https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Risk_and_Protective_Factors_for_Mental_Health_in_Children.pdf)

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