“This article provides an overview of the characteristics and benefits of trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT). TF-CBT is an evidence-based treatment approach shown to help children, adolescents, and their caretakers overcome trauma-related difficulties. This issue brief was written primarily to help child welfare caseworkers and other professionals who work with at-risk families make more informed decisions about when to refer children and their parents and caregivers to TF-CBT programs.” – Publisher’s description