1. Tracy L. Fauver, LCSW Executive Director Yolo County CASA tfauver@yolocasa.org

2. Yolo County CASA CASA recruits and trains community volunteers who are appointed by the court to advocate for the best interests of children who have been abused or neglected and placed in the foster care system. www.yolocasa.org CASA serves youth from days old to age 21. Commonalities: 1) adverse childhood experiences 2) resilience building potential 3) youth

4. Toxic Stress

5. What does this mean for schools?

8. Relationship is the Evidence-Based Practice Trauma results primarily from disrupted relationships Relationship is the vehicle for life success Attachment key to well-being Critical role of core caregiver-infant relationships Early learning creates persistent but potentially modifiable responses Progressive role of extended caregivers and intimate relationships Copyright WSU AHEC CLEAR Center 20138

9. Supporting our children’s resilience through CONNECTION

11. Supporting our children’s resilience encourage social connectedness – developing community provide concrete support in times of need demonstrate social and emotional competence support the use of restorative practices in managing conflict

12. Supporting Resilient Communities Safe, stable, and nurturing relationships and environments are essential to prevent child maltreatment and to assure children reach their full potential. Adopt the vision Raise awareness Partner with others Join the Yolo County ACES Connection Group at acesconnection.com

15. Resources www.ACEsTooHigh.comwww.ACEsTooHigh.com - news site Link to story about Lincoln High: http://acestoohigh.com/2012/04/23/lincoln-high-school-in-walla-walla-wa- tries-new-approach-to-school-discipline-expulsions-drop-85/ www.ACEsConnections.com www.ACEsConnections.com - professional networking site CDC Synopsis: http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/index.html http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/index.html CDC’s Essentials for Childhood Framework: http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childmaltreatment/essentials.html Tracy Fauver – tfauver@yolocasa.org - (530) 661-4344- www.yolocasa.orgtfauver@yolocasa.orgwww.yolocasa.org