"Foster Caregiver Perspectives on Barriers and Facilitators to Providing Trauma-informed Care” by Lulu Xu, Kara Banson, Nancy Byatt, Diane Lanni, and Heather Forkey

The study explores the challenges and supports for foster caregivers in delivering trauma-informed care. Caregivers identified barriers such as insufficient trauma training and inconsistent communication from welfare agencies. They recommended structured, mandatory trauma training, improved communication, and peer support to enhance their ability to provide effective care. The study underscores the critical need for systemic changes to support trauma-informed caregiving in the child welfare system