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Minimizing the number of foster care placements is a priority in every child's case. However, in some situations, a change in foster care placement might be considered (e.g., a relative is identified). This discussion guide assists professionals in considering all factors relevant in determining whether a change in placement is in the child's best interest. For more information about the brochure, contact Cassie Roberts at (402)472-0201 or croberts@unl.edu.

This list has the most recent information regarding Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) providers in Nebraska. It will up updated as new cohorts are added and individual providers make agency changes. If you have any questions about the list, please contact Jennie Cole-Mossman at jcole-mossman@unl.edu.

Most children in the child welfare system have experienced trauma. Some children have protective factors that buffer the effects of trauma. However, many are exposed to such severe or prolonged trauma that they have short and long-term serious physical and mental health consequences that need to be addressed. All professionals working with at-risk children should be aware of trauma and should identify those cases that may benefit from further assessment. This brochure describes the process of screening, assessing, and properly treating trauma.

This measure is designed to make more trauma-informed decisions about the need for referral to trauma-specific and general mental health services. This tool is from The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (www.NCTSN.org) and was revised in January 2013.

Is is to be completed through record review and key informants (i.e. natural parent, foster parent, child therapist, school-aged children or adolescents if appropriate, and other significant individuals in the child's life.)