Trauma‑Informed Training for Fostering & Kinship Services

Foster parent and kinship carers support children who may have experienced trauma, loss, abuse, neglect, disrupted attachments, separation and significant changes in their lives.

Traditional parenting approaches do not always work for children whose nervous systems have been shaped by fear, uncertainty and survival. Children in foster and kinship care may communicate their experiences through behaviour, relationships and emotional responses rather than words.

Trauma-informed training helps foster parents, carers and professionals understand what may be behind a child's behaviour and provides practical tools to respond with empathy, structure, safety and therapeutic care.
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Level 2 – Therapeutic Fostering

Develop a strong foundation in therapeutic approaches to fostering and understand how trauma and attachment can influence children's behaviour and relationships.


Level 3 – Trauma-Informed Parenting

Build deeper knowledge and practical skills for responding therapeutically to children's emotional, behavioural and relational needs.


Level 3 – Trauma-Informed Life Story Work

Explore how to support children to understand their history, identity, relationships and experiences in a safe and developmentally appropriate way.


Optional Progression – Level 4 Trauma-Informed Practice

For foster parents, carers and professionals seeking to develop more advanced knowledge and apply trauma-informed principles across their wider practice. text.

Supporting Children. Strengthening Carers. Developing Practice.


Our training can support foster carers, kinship carers, social workers, supervising social workers, family support workers, educators, therapists and other professionals working with children and young people.

By developing a shared understanding of trauma and attachment, everyone can contribute to creating the safety, consistency, connection and sense of belonging that children need to heal and thrive.

Are you a CoECT member?

f you are already an individual member of CoECT or your organisation has a corporate membership, you may be entitled to 10% off selected courses and qualifications.


CoECT membership also provides access to a wider network of trauma-informed learning, resources and support. Depending on your membership level, benefits can include access to online learning, trauma-informed resources, peer support, meet-ups and other opportunities to connect with people who understand the realities of supporting children affected by trauma.


Already a CoECT member?

Make sure you check your membership benefits before enrolling to access any applicable discount.


Not a member yet?

Find out more about individual and corporate membership and discover how CoECT can support your ongoing learning and professional development.


Training outcomes you can use

Supporting Children. Strengthening Carers. Developing Practice.

Whether you are a foster parent, kinship carer or professional, trauma-informed training can help you look beyond the behaviour, understand the child's experience and develop responses that promote safety, connection, resilience and lasting relationships.

Three practical results you can apply at home.
  • Handle difficult behaviour with clear, calm responses
  • Build safer routines and boundaries that reduce stress
  • Work with your fostering team confidently and consistently
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