Trauma-Informed Services in Schools

The purpose of this program is to increase student access to evidence-based support services and mental health care by developing innovative initiatives, activities, and programs to link local school systems with local trauma support and mental health services. The program aims to make at least one award to tribes or tribal organizations, pending adequate application volume. Eligibility is statutorily limited to State Education Agencies, Local Educational Agencies, Indian Tribes or their Tribal Educational Agencies, a school operated by the Bureau of Indian Education, Regional Corporation, or a Native Hawaiian Educational Organization. Key aspects of the job include: • Developing innovative initiatives to link local school systems with local trauma support and mental health services • Increasing student access to evidence-based support services and mental health care • Collaborating with local school systems and trauma support services • Providing mental health care and support services to students • Evaluating the effectiveness of the program