The Child’s AdvoKit is a resource for several child welfare professionals. It is a trauma-informed tool designed to help children feel safe, understood, and supported during some of the most stressful moments of their child welfare journey. Created with social workers, therapists, case managers, investigators, DFCS workers and CAC professionals in mind, this booklet uses gentle activities, drawings, simple prompts, and child-friendly language to help kids express who they are, share important parts of their story, and communicate their needs and feelings.
This booklet gives professionals a meaningful way to connect with children—helping them learn about the child’s interests, worries, relationships, preferences, and emotions. It can be used during intakes, forensic interviews, home visits, transitions, court preparation, or simply to build rapport. Each page is designed to reduce anxiety and empower children to have a voice at every step.
The Child’s AdvoKit is a resource for several child welfare professionals. It is a trauma-informed tool designed to help children feel safe, understood, and supported during some of the most stressful moments of their child welfare journey. Created with social workers, therapists, case managers, investigators, DFCS workers and CAC professionals in mind, this booklet uses gentle activities, drawings, simple prompts, and child-friendly language to help kids express who they are, share important parts of their story, and communicate their needs and feelings.
This booklet gives professionals a meaningful way to connect with children—helping them learn about the child’s interests, worries, relationships, preferences, and emotions. It can be used during intakes, forensic interviews, home visits, transitions, court preparation, or simply to build rapport. Each page is designed to reduce anxiety and empower children to have a voice at every step.