Being Trauma Informed and providing Trauma Informed Care are two separate concepts.  In order to provide Trauma Informed Care individuals and agencies must be Trauma Informed.  It is the intention of this manual to help agencies and individuals understand what it means and how to become Trauma Informed so they can provide Trauma Informed Care.  The handbook defines “trauma” and “trauma informed care” and discusses the concept of “power over relationships, which are essential to understanding when discussing Trauma Informed Care.  
 
Becoming trauma informed and providing trauma informed care will result in the provision of supports and services that will be beneficial to clients, staff and your agency as a whole.