October 2026 Foster Care Community of Practice

Topic: The impact of stress and trauma in children from birth to age 5

Join Laura Smith, Psy.D., LP (DHS early childhood mental health clinical coordinator) and Teya Dahle, MSW, LICSW, IMH-E®(IV-C) (DHS early childhood mental health consultation coordinator) as they discuss the impact of stress and trauma on children from birth to age 5. This session will cover typical development and worries, trauma symptoms in young children, relationships and attachment, and ways adults can support young children and their families.

Target audience

Sessions are geared towards ongoing case managers for children and youth in out-of-home placement receiving child protection, child welfare, children's mental health and/or disability services.

Registration

Registration is open to those whose role aligns with the targeted audience. Each registration request will be reviewed, and every registrant will receive an email with their status.