---
title: "Congregate Care in the Age of Family First: Trauma-Informed Care"
description: "This resource can help child welfare agency leaders and managers, residential treatment programs, and other organizations understand the trauma-informed care requirements of the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) and thoughtfully plan for a trauma-informed approach to residential treatment.  …"
url: "https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/hub/residential-treatment-programs/congregate-care-in-the-age-of-family-first-trauma-informed-care/"
updated: "2026-07-31"
category: Residential Treatment Programs
tags:
  - Audience
  - Child welfare professionals
  - Tipsheet
---

# Congregate Care in the Age of Family First: Trauma-Informed Care

This resource can help child welfare agency leaders and managers, residential treatment programs, and other organizations understand the trauma-informed care requirements of the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) and thoughtfully plan for a trauma-informed approach to residential treatment.

 

[Read More](https://capacity.childwelfare.gov/sites/default/files/media_pdf/congregate-care-trauma-tipsheet-cp-20113.pdf)

 

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