Risking Connection Change Model – Head Start Programs
Transform your system, transform your care
“The [Risking Connection] Change Model helps us meet children, families, and staff where they are – supporting their individual needs, building trustworthy relationships, and strengthening resiliency.”
Envisioning Trauma-Informed Early Head Start/Head Start Programs
Creating a Trauma-Informed Workforce
At the Traumatic Stress Institute (TSI) of Klingberg Family Centers, we support Head Start agencies with a whole-system approach to trauma-informed care. TSI believes that Early Head Start/Head Start programs can function as protective factors that buffer and mitigate the effects of childhood adversity and trauma for staff, families, and children, creating conditions where resiliency can flourish.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines a trauma-informed approach—using the 4R’s—as one that:
- Realizes the widespread impact of trauma and pathways to recovery
- Recognizes trauma signs and symptoms
- Responds by integrating awareness about trauma into all facets of the system
- Resists re-traumatization of trauma-impacted individuals by decreasing unnecessary triggers
How We Can Help
The Traumatic Stress Institute offers leadership, training, and implementation services that reflect these 4R’s through an 18-24 month Risking Connection Change Model (RCCM) to trauma-informed care. Elements include:
- Leadership Engagement and Planning
- Foundational Staff Training
- Training of Internal Trainers and Champions
- Implementation Coaching
- Trainer Certification and Professional Development
- Program Evaluation and Results Dashboards using the Attitudes Related to Trauma-Informed Care (ARTIC) Scale
Webinar Postponed:
Implementing Trauma-Informed Care in Early Head Start/Head Start Programs
The Traumatic Stress Institute is committed to supporting Head Start programs with their trauma-informed care journey. We recognize that current developments regarding grant funding for nonprofit organizations, DEI initiatives, and a host of additional policy decisions are unsettling and of primary concern to many. In consultation with community partners, therefore, TSI has decided to postpone our scheduled webinars, Implementing Trauma-Informed Care in Early Head Start/Head Start Programs.
We will continue to track current developments and consult with our community partners to decide when to reschedule the webinars. In the meantime, if you wish to schedule a free one-hour consultation with TSI about your Early Head Start/Head Start program and trauma-informed care, please complete a form at the link below.
Building Trauma-Informed Capabilities
TSI’s Whole-System Change Model to trauma-informed care…
- Improves the quality of services provided to families in Head Start communities
- Provides a framework for creating a program-wide trauma informed environment
- Enhances professional development experience for staff through a train-the-trainer approach
- Improves quality of classroom management and instructional learning to meet CLASS® domains
- Promotes reflective supervision through a trauma-informed approach
See Our Model and Steps in the Infographic Below
COMPONENTS OF THE MODEL
Leadership Engagement
The Model begins with coaching of leadership to galvanize buy-in to the TIC change process. READ MORE…
Risking Connection Staff Training
Risking Connection (RC) is a trauma 101 staff training model that organizations adopt to foster a trauma-informed workforce. RC becomes embedded in the organization through a Train-the-Trainer model. READ MORE…
Follow-Up Coaching
TSI provides regular coaching to support organizations in executing their TIC Implementation Plan. READ MORE…
Trainer Certification and Professional Development
Risking Connection Associate Trainers are certified to teach the RC Training at their organization. Trainers join an international community of RC Trainers who benefit from annual professional development trainings. READ MORE…
Program Evaluation and Online Dashboard
Rigorous program evaluation is integral to the TSI model. Data is collected and results are displayed on the organization’s individually-tailored online data dashboard. READ MORE…