About this handbook
Adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse, neglect and family difficulties, can affect a child's body, brain, feelings and behaviour long into adult life. This handbook explains what the research shows, and how foster carers can build relationships and resilience that help children recover.
What it covers
- What ACEs are, and where the idea came from
- How trauma affects development
- Attachment, emotions and behaviour
- Effects on health, body and brain
- Responding to adversity
- Building relationships and resilience
Coming soon
We are doing our final checks on this handbook before it goes online. It will be here soon. In the meantime, Rachael or Gareth are happy to answer any questions about this topic.
Read the latest version online: howtofoster.co.uk/library/lf2509a-adverse-childhood-experiences/
Printed from How to Foster. Questions? Chat to Rachael or Gareth on 07938 575 738.
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