Sunday, May 5, 2024
5/5/2024
Centerstone Trauma Treatment and Training (CT3) will increase capacity for and access to trauma-focused treatment and services in 9 Illinois counties (Franklin, Jackson, Madison, Perry, Randolph, St. Clair, Union, Washington, and Williamson) for 360 children and adolescents (ages 2-17) and their families who experience traumatic events, including children/adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system and children of Veterans (Yr 1: 40; Yrs 2-5: 80, annually). CT3 focus population is expected to mirror catchment area demographics: 51% male, 49% female, 71% white, 18% African American, 5% Hispanic/Latino individuals, and roughly 24,000 veteran households with children. Consistent with Illinois youth’s clinical demographics, 40% of catchment area children will experience an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), and 10% will experience 3-8 ACEs. Over 12,000 child abuse/neglect cases have been investigated in the catchment area, with nearly 6,000 substantiated to date. Catchment county child abuse/neglect rates are up to 2.7 times higher than the state’s rate (9.7 per 1,000). CT3 will develop/maintain local capacity to implement trauma-informed practices and provide evidence-based/informed trauma treatment interventions appropriate to the focus population. Project goals include: (1) Establish a community-based, culturally competent project to provide and increase access to trauma-focused treatment/services; (2) Develop infrastructure and community capacity to implement services; (3) Improve the health status and outcomes for young children (ages 2-9) and children/adolescents (ages 10-17); and (4) Develop/disseminate a replicable service model. Measurable objectives include: decreased behavioral health concerns by 50% and improved social/emotional functioning by 50% for children ages 2-9; decreased risk factors by 50% and mental health symptomatology related to trauma by 60%, and increased psychosocial wellbeing, quality of life, and protective factors by 80% for children/adolescents ages 10-17; and improved family functioning by 50%, increased access to trauma-focused treatment by 90%, and 80% participant retention rate for all clients. CT3 will implement the evidence-based/informed Assessment-Based Treatment for Traumatized Children: Trauma Assessment Pathway (TAP) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), and Seeking Safety. Services include direct trauma/treatment services, therapy, care management, professional training and community education, outreach/engagement, screening and assessment, and linkages to services/supports. CT3 has secured commitments from partners dedicated to the project’s success, and will collaborate with child welfare organizations, law enforcement, courts, juvenile justice, and other provider/social service agencies.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
