Why Our Work Matters
Childhood trauma can cause a multitude of short-term and long-term problems for those who have experienced it. According to SAMHSAS’s National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative, more than two-thirds of children reported at least one traumatic event by the age of 16 and more than 12% of children have experienced four or more trauma events by the time they reach adulthood, significantly affecting their physical, cognitive, and social/emotional development.
At Chester Street Foundation, we know education is a critical component to helping traumatized children on their road to recovery.
• 66% were In-Person Trainings
• 34% were On-Demand Trainings
• 84% were new training participants
Long-Term Impact
Our TraumaTALKS trainings benefit anyone working directly or indirectly with children and youth, especially K-12 educators, mental health professionals, foster parents, healthcare workers, and staff members of child-focused agencies. The data below showcases the long-term impact by participants 1-2 years after completing a training.
Participating Organizations
We are grateful to the following organizations who have supported a TraumaTALKS training to ensure their staff and team members have the foundational skills necessary to support the children they serve.
