Project F.O.R.E.C.A.S.T. is a trauma-informed interactive simulation. This foundational course is a 3.5-hour introductory learning experience and builds important skills and concepts for helping children impacted by trauma, abuse, neglect, and loss. It is pre-requisite for enrolling in the full-day simulation experience.

Project F.O.R.E.C.A.S.T. is a unique educational experience designed to:

• Help child-serving professionals make better decisions in situations involving childhood trauma.

• Simulate real-world scenarios and better prepare participants for the complex challenges of trauma-informed care.

• Include a strong emphasis on providing self-care for workers and the knowledge, skills and behaviors associated with secondary trauma.

During this introductory learning experience participants will:

• Learn and practice concepts, tools and skills associated with trauma-informed care

• Define, identify, and apply the 12 Core Concepts in the context of a child abuse and neglect scenario

• Understand T.I.E.R.S. (Trauma-Informed Experiential Reasoning Skills)

• Discuss C.L.A.S. - Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services

• Understand and apply Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Model