Generational Trauma Through a Social Work Lens: Understanding, Healing, and Creating Lasting Change

This interactive session will explore the impact of generational trauma on foster care families and the professionals who support them. Participants will learn how trauma is transmitted across generations, how it manifests in children and caregivers, and the role of the foster care system in either perpetuating or breaking these cycles. Through trauma-informed strategies, real-world case examples, and practical tools, attendees will gain actionable insights to promote healing and resilience in both families and themselves. The session will also highlight advocacy opportunities for creating systemic change within child welfare.