TXICFW believes there is a need to better understand the impact of traumatic experiences while also honoring the need for safety, security and healing of trauma survivors in the primary care setting. Adverse Child Experiences (ACEs) need to be addressed by creating wraparound services by providing interprofessional training, integrating healthcare settings, developing trauma screens and targeted interventions. TXICFW is committed to translating the ACEs body of research to integrate trauma-informed practice into pediatric healthcare systems in order to support new and expectant parents to choose a more protected path for their children. Learn more about our work in social work & healthcare:
About this Project: The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has contracted with the Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing (TXICFW) for a 3-year project to develop and implement a best practices model for case managers serving families caring for children with special health care needs and/or medically complex health care needs. Background… Read more »
Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can alter the brain development of children and contribute to poor health and social outcomes later in life. Universal prevention of children’s exposure to trauma and supporting families should be a top priority in all communities. In addition to this, screening for and addressing trauma that has already occurred (through various multi-level,… Read more »
Principal Investigator: Dr. Monica Faulkner Sponsor: Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc. Purpose: To conduct a mixed methods project to examine the low rates of medical exams for child abuse victims. CACTX will administer a comprehensive review of current practices regarding child abuse medical evaluations. These data will indicate the areas for improvement in the… Read more »