Allies & Advocates

Building a Movement Together

Creating sustainable change requires a concerted effort not only from those who work directly with children impacted by trauma, but also from wider communities of allies and advocates. These are people who lend their voices, time, and money to bolster a healthy ecosystem of early childhood development and trauma-sensitive practices, in Minnesota and beyond.

Allies & Advocates include:

Government Agencies

Public Officials

Donors

Businesses

Nonprofits

Public Health Leaders

Pediatricians

Child Advocates

Community Leaders

Below are information and resources to support allies and advocates working to expand trauma-sensitive care in their communities.

Featured Resources

Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice (CTIPP)

The Campaign for Trauma Informed Policy and Practice (CTIPP) website has a wealth of information, tools and resources to support your efforts and learning.

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Think Small Public Policy Hub

Think Small provides tools, resources and activities related to public policy in Minnesota's early care and education landscape to advance quality care and education of children in their crucial early years.

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Helping Young Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: Policies and Strategies for Early Care and Education

This report shares promising strategies for adults to help young children who have endured trauma and presents recommendations for policymakers to support trauma-informed early care.

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Engaging Proximity Experts in Early Childhood Systems Design

This resource from New America offers a new framework for early childhood systems that center families’ experiences and raise key considerations and next steps for implementing that framework.

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Resources Related to Reducing Suspension and Expulsion Practices in Early Childhood Settings

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) hosts a variety of resources that support early childhood programs and families and help reduce suspensions and expulsions of young children.

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Toolkit: Trauma-Informed Workplaces

This toolkit provides practical strategies and resources to support people in advocating for more trauma-informed workplaces.

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Early Childhood Priorities in Minnesota

This report outlines the need for continued investments in early childhood in Minnesota and provides action steps to improve conditions for children, families and communities across the state.

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Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach

Designed for anyone involved in organization-level change, this guide walks organizations through a self-assessment of their readiness and capacity before implementing a trauma-informed approach.

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Guide to Trauma-Informed Community Change

This resource explores how communities can be strengthened with approaches that are community led, trauma-informed, prevention-oriented, resilience-building and healing-centered.

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Bill Tracker and Policy Briefs

Child Care Aware of Minnesota provides resources to help you stay up to date on policy and legislative changes related to child care and early education in Minnesota.

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IDEAS Impact Framework

The Center for the Developing Child at Harvard University presents the IDEAS Impact Framework to walk you through the five steps to bring a new initiative to life in your program.

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Center for the Study of Child Care Employment

This website provides research and analysis on the preparation, working conditions and compensation of the early care and education workforce to secure racial, gender and economic justice for the people whose labor is the linchpin of stable, quality services.

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The Social Determinants of Health Across Early Childhood Development Series

This series breaks down the social determinants that affect health outcomes throughout childhood. Understanding the unique needs of children and families across early development is essential for designing policies and interventions that ensure every child has the chance to thrive.

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CARE Fellowship

The Child Care Advocates Ready to Emerge (CARE) Fellowship brings together a diverse group of passionate and curious participants to improve their advocacy knowledge and skills.

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How Can I Help?

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By donating to 80x3, you ensure our youngest Minnesotans can access trauma-sensitive early childhood education and care.

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Together, we can unite to amplify community voices, raise awareness and educate Minnesotans about childhood trauma and the power of trauma-sensitive care.

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