Resource Center
This curated collection brings together trusted national organizations, research-based guidance, and practical tools focused on child protection, trauma-informed care, and support for foster youth. Each resource has been thoughtfully selected to help parents, educators, advocates, and community members take informed, compassionate action.
These resources are provided for educational purposes and immediate support. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the hotline numbers below. Reaching out for help is a strong and important first step.
Resource List
Below are trusted organizations, research sources, and practical tools dedicated to child protection and trauma-informed care. Click on the name of each organization to visit its website.
Crisis & Reporting
- National Human Trafficking Hotline
Call: 1-888-373-7888 - Polaris
Operates the National Human Trafficking Hotline - National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
CyberTipline (to report exploitation) - RAINN
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE - Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Call/Text: 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453)
Available 24/7 - Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma
Provides research, training, and trauma-informed resources to prevent and respond to violence, abuse, and human trafficking.
Trauma-Informed Education
- Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma
Provides research, professional certification programs, and trauma-informed training to prevent and respond to violence, abuse, human trafficking, and child maltreatment. - National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Offers evidence-based resources and training materials to help educators, caregivers, and professionals support children affected by trauma. - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Provides national guidance on trauma-informed care, including frameworks used by schools, healthcare systems, and child welfare agencies.
Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
- Foster Youth and Transition Support
A national network created for and by youth in foster care, offering peer support, transition tools, and resources for young people preparing for adulthood. - National Foster Youth Institute
Advocates for system reform while amplifying the voices of current and former foster youth to improve outcomes in education, housing, and employment.
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