Children, Youth and Families

The courses in this series equip you with knowledge and tools to support infants and young children (0-5) experiencing trauma symptoms in Colorado. You'll learn to recognize trauma symptoms, understand its impact, and explore prevention, intervention, and treatment programs, gaining practical experience in selecting evidence-based approaches for trauma care in community settings.

This training provides an understanding of trauma-informed care tailored to children and adolescents. Participants will gain insights into the impact of trauma on young individuals and learn evidence-based practices to effectively support and promote healthy outcomes in this vulnerable population. This training will focus primarily on the following developmental stages:

1. Early school age (age 5-7)

2. Middle school age (age 8-12)

3. Early adolescence (age 13-17)

This course covers guidelines for application of trauma-responsive care principles to behavior intervention plans and crisis prevention plans, as well as group behavior systems such as classroom management systems, residential facility programs, and school discipline policies.

Welcome to Understanding Decision-Making Options, presented by the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing.

This course provides an overview of the legal and practical aspects surrounding decision-making options for individuals with disabilities. It specifically focuses on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, who are more often placed under restrictive decision-making arrangements.

This course begins with a historical perspective to highlight the importance of advocating for individuals' rights to make their own decisions. We will then explore various decision-making options, including guardianship and supported decision-making, to provide you with a thorough understanding of their purposes and implications. Finally, we will cover best practices for evaluating decision-making capacity, providing you with guidance to conduct assessments that respect the individual's autonomy and serve their best interests.