Trauma-Responsive Preschool Program for Homeless Families

Overview

A nonprofit serving homeless moms and children recognized the need for a trauma-responsive preschool program. Gather Innovation facilitated design sessions with local and national experts, as well as focus groups with mothers of children experiencing trauma, to guide the selection of facility design, programming, curriculum, classroom practices, hiring, retention, and budget choices, resulting in a prototype currently being implemented by staff and community partners.

Key Findings

• Designed trauma-responsive preschool program elements that will fill a unique gap in the community.

• Engaged local and national experts in dynamic design sessions.

• Developed a prototype for implementation by staff and community partners.

Impactful Results

The organization launched a high-quality preschool program to support children affected by complex trauma, promoting community-wide thriving.

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