Connections for Children is excited to introduce the Historical Trauma Training Series to early care and education providers in partnership with Drew Child Development Corporation and the Child Care Alliance of Los Angeles. The Historical Trauma Training Series is a vital resource designed to enhance child care providers’ understanding of historical trauma and equip them with effective strategies for supporting affected children and families. This comprehensive series is essential for anyone working in early childhood education, as it addresses the critical issues of racial equity and the lasting impacts of historical events on diverse communities. By participating in this training, you will gain valuable insights that can help create a more inclusive and supportive environment for the children and families you serve.
Module overview:
- Tuesday, January 14 from 5:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Module 1: Understanding Historical Trauma - Introduces the topic from a racial equity perspective, defining key terms like race, ethnicity, culture, racism, systemic racism, and privilege. These terms lay the foundation for the entire series.
- Jueves, 16 de enero de 5:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Módulo 1: Compresión del Trauma Histórico - Introduce el tema desde una perspectiva de equidad racial, definiendo términos clave como raza, etnia, cultura, racismo, racismo sistémico y privilegio. Estos términos establecen la base para toda la serie
- Tuesday, January 28 from 5:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Module 2: Resurfacing the Past – Historical Trauma in the U.S. delves into key historical events, such as slavery, Native American genocide, and immigrant experiences, highlighting the resilience of affected communities.
- Jueves, 30 de enero 5:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Módulo 2: Resurgimiento del Pasado – El Trauma Histórico en los EE. UU. profundiza en eventos históricos clave, como la esclavitud, el genocidio de los nativos americanos y las experiencias de los inmigrantes, destacando la resiliencia de las comunidades afectadas.
- Tuesday, February 11 from 5:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Module 3: Historical Trauma – From Past to Present focuses on the ongoing impact of historical trauma, particularly in terms of racial disparities in early childhood education (ECE), the school-to-prison pipeline, and poverty in communities of color.
- Jueves, 13 de febrero de 5:45pm – 8:45 pm
Módulo 3: Trauma Histórico – Del Pasado al Presente se centra en el impacto continuo del trauma histórico, particularmente en términos de disparidades raciales en la educación infantil temprana (ECE, por sus siglas en inglés), el sistema escolar que conduce a la prisión y la pobreza en las comunidades de color.
- Tuesday, February 25 from 5:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Module 4: Historical Trauma – Supporting Children and Families Today equips ECE providers with practical strategies to support children and families affected by historical trauma. This includes addressing implicit biases and fostering culturally inclusive child care environments.
- Jueves, 27 de febrero de 5:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Módulo 4: Trauma Histórico – Apoyando a Niños y Familias de Hoy equipa a los proveedores de ECE con estrategias prácticas para apoyar a quienes se han visto afectados por el trauma histórico. Esto incluye abordar los prejuicios implícitos y fomentar entornos de cuidado infantil culturalmente inclusivos.
If you are interested in registering for the Historical Trauma Training Series, please RSVP here. Once you have been approved to register, you will receive a zoom link.
Please note completion of the Trauma-Informed Care Training Series for Child Care Providers is a pre-requisite for enrolling in this series.
The series aims to increase awareness, promote cultural competence, and empower child care providers to create more supportive environments for children and families. For more information, please reach out to Joselyn Corado Cornejos, Trauma-Informed Care Advisor, at joselync@cfc-ca.org. Together, we create more inclusive and supportive environments for children and families affected by historical trauma.
