Implementing trauma-informed policies and systems within child welfare is crucial for creating supportive and healing environments for vulnerable children and families affected by trauma. This approach shifts the focus from asking "What's wrong with you?" to understanding "What happened to you?", emphasizing safety, trust, and empowerment. Key elements include comprehensive training, safe environments, collaboration, individualized approaches, and policy integration. Though challenges like resistance to change and resource allocation exist, the benefits include improved outcomes, a preventative approach, and promoting cultural sensitivity and equity. Ultimately, trauma-informed policies pave the way for more compassionate and effective services, fostering resilience and empowering individuals to overcome adversity. #BYEFoundation #TraumaInformedCare