Statewide Trust-Based Relational Intervention® Practitioner Cohort

Building TBRI Capacity Across Iowa

The Coalition for Family & Children’s Services in Iowa is launching a Statewide TBRI Practitioner Cohort to support residential providers serving youth across Iowa.

Through this grant-funded opportunity from Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation (MolinaCares), selected participants will complete Trust-Based Relational Intervention® Practitioner Training and serve as TBRI Champions within their organizations.

This initiative is designed to support implementation — not just training — by helping organizations build practical, trauma-informed tools that strengthen relationships, support regulation, reduce escalation, and improve outcomes for youth and families.

What is TBRI?

Trust‑Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) is a holistic, attachment‑based, trauma‑informed model designed to support children and youth who have experienced adversity. TBRI® equips caregivers and professionals with practical strategies to address behavioral, emotional, and relational challenges by meeting the needs of the whole child.

TBRI is often summarized as:
Connect before you correct.
TBRI supports staff in building trust, strengthening relationships, promoting regulation, and teaching skills through daily interactions with youth.

Who Should Apply?

Applicants should:

  • Work for a Coalition member organization
  • Serve youth in residential setting
  • Have leadership support to participate
  • Be committed to implementing TBRI within their organization

Ready to Learn More?

Before applying, please review the Program Expectations & Commitment Overview.

Ready to Apply? 

 

This opportunity is made possible through the generous support of the Molina Healthcare Charitable Foundation (MolinaCares), helping expand trauma-informed care and strengthen outcomes for youth and families across Iowa.