Children move through many environments that shape one another, including home, school, and community. This means that children and families who have experienced trauma need supports in many areas of their lives.

Trauma supports come in all shapes and sizes. What works for one family might not work for another, which is why it is so important to adopt an individualized, culturally responsive approach to care.

The four Building Blocks of HOPE, developed by experts at Tufts Medical Center, are one way to think about the types of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) that promote wellbeing and resilience. Children and families might need services from multiple Building Blocks to heal from trauma.