Center for Child Protection

A simple question can help your child build a trusted safety network. Asking who they’d feel comfortable turning to if you weren’t around encourages them to identify safe adults they can rely on and gives you insight into who they trust most. 🩵

Talk early. Talk often. Protect our kids.
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You walked in calm, and the room settled. You walked in stressed, and the room felt it. 🧠 That's not a coincidence — it's neuroscience. Kids who have experienced trauma are constantly scanning their environment for signs of safety or danger, and your nervous system is one of the loudest signals in the room. When you're regulated, you give students' brains permission to relax, connect, and learn.

That means co-regulation starts with you — before any strategy, tool, or intervention. A few places to start:
🌬️ Slow your breath before responding to a behavior.
🗣️ Lower your voice when things escalate.
⏸️ Pause before reacting.
💬 Name what you see: "I can tell you're struggling right now."

You are not just a teacher. You are a nervous system regulator. And that matters more than you know.

Learn more at our FREE July webinar, "Understanding & Supporting Trauma in the Classroom."
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✨ Outreach Spotlight ✨

This month, we're proud to highlight Breakthrough Central Texas!

For over 20 years, Breakthrough Central Texas has helped first-generation students reach college and beyond by providing personalized support, fostering strong partnerships, and maintaining a long-term commitment to each student's success. We're so grateful for their partnership and for helping us support children and families on their pathway to healing and growth! 🎓

🔗 Learn more: breakthroughctx.org

This week, we’re honoring the incredible forensic interview team whose work brings healing and hope to some of Austin’s most vulnerable children. Every day, their compassion, expertise, and commitment make a meaningful difference. During National Forensic Interview Week, we’re proud to recognize and celebrate everything they do.

💙 Join us in thanking them in the comments!