Hawaii HB1079 mandates trauma-informed care training for child welfare services staff.

Hawaii HB1079 requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to collaborate with the Department of Human Services to design, administer, and implement a trauma-informed care training and organizational assessment program for child welfare services branch staff. The program includes an evidence-based assessment tool to evaluate current policies and staff well-being, a training curriculum, specialized supervisor training, and a child welfare services expert for implementation. The bill allocates funds for this initiative, which will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Hawaii HB1079 mandates trauma-informed care training for child welfare services staff.

Hawaii HB1079 requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to collaborate with the Department of Human Services to design, administer, and implement a trauma-informed care training and organizational assessment program for child welfare services branch staff. The program includes an evidence-based assessment tool to evaluate current policies and staff well-being, a training curriculum, specialized supervisor training, and a child welfare services expert for implementation. The bill allocates funds for this initiative, which will take effect on July 1, 2025.