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Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Trauma (Factsheet for Families)

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Child Welfare Information Gateway, U.S. Children's Bureau (ACF/HHS) · 2025

Concise federal caregiver guide explaining how trauma affects children and concrete steps caregivers can take; downloadable PDF available in English and Spanish.

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Who it's for

  • Ages 3–5
  • Ages 6–12
  • Ages 13–17
  • Ages 18–25
  • Ages 26–64
  • Ages 65+

For caregiver, family, parent

What it covers

  • Trauma
  • Parent training

ICD-10 codes

  • F43.10Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

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Languages
English, Spanish
Where it helps
Handout to family

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