What is C.A.R.E.?

Compassion, Appreciation, Resilience & Empowerment!

Like you, we believe children are our greatest assets. That is why our goal is to equip all Snohomish County communities with the tools to become trauma-informed. Trauma-Informed Communities (TIC) are crucial to the growth and well-being of our future.

In this pursuit, the Children’s Wellness Coalition has adopted guiding principles for our communities, agencies, and families.

Safety

Building relationships with others based on mutual respect and inclusion of all individuals. Promoting a safe, physical and emotional environment by understanding the brain science and ACEs of the individuals with whom we come in contact.

Trustworthiness & Transparency

Fostering positive relationships based on trust and honesty among community members. (staff, schools, family members, police, treatment providers)

Peer Support

Identifying common concerns or issues of the community and engaging in collective problem solving. Recognizing and actively working towards solving the needs of every individual.

Collaboration and Mutuality

Recognizing the importance of all roles within the organization and developing involvement and opportunity for decision making. Collaborating with community members, families, and agency’s within Snohomish County to promote trauma informed care.

Empowerment, Voice, and Choice

Recognizing that every person’s experience is unique and requires an individualized approach. Opportunities to empower all individual’s voice and choice is provided.

Resiliency

Building resiliency by modeling compassion with each interaction. Providing the opportunity to promote recovery and ability to bounce back from traumas individuals, agencies, and the community has experienced.

Cultural, Historical, Gender issues

Appreciating the differences and each individual’s unique experiences by practicing cultural competency. Implementing equity and inclusion practices.

Training

Attending training and following through with requirements.

Continued Growth

Continuing to be actively engaged in the community as a whole in promoting trauma informed practices reflected in the agency’s overall business model and operations.