TREE Academy Application

The primary purpose of the JDAI Trauma and Racial Equity Empowerment Academy (TREE) is to provide state agency employees training on trauma, race, and resilience.  This will be accomplished by offering trauma and equity training so that participating state agency staff will gain the knowledge and skills to enhance overall child wellbeing and to improve child outcomes within and across the Commonwealth. 

TREE Academy curriculum includes 4 full in person trainings days all of which will be at the Worcester Law Library in downtown Worcester. Applicants must be able to commit to all the following dates to be considered for this cadre: 

Wednesday, May 14th,  9:30-4pm 

Tuesday, May 27th, 9:30-4pm 

Tuesday, June 10th, 9:30-4pm 

Tuesday, June 17th, 9:30-4pm 

Requirements for Participation 

TREE Academy applicants should have:  

• A desire to advance trauma responsive practices across the Commonwealth 

• The ability to facilitate conversations and share learning within and across MA state agencies and community organizations serving children, youth, and their families  

For this cohort, applicants will be considered from Massachusetts state agencies, as well as community partners.  

Please note: Your current agency must support you participating in this series, as the Academy is intended to benefit MA state agencies and community organizations who are working to implement and/or promote trauma-informed and responsive practices.