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    A Qualitative Study of Teachers Perspectives on Collaborating with Social Workers for the Delivery of Trauma-Informed Early Childhood Practices
    (2024-08) Calloway-Thornton, Angela Sharon
    This qualitative study investigates the dynamics of interprofessional collaboration between early childhood educators and social workers, specifically in the context of the delivery of trauma-informed practices for preschool children affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Responding to a service delivery gap noted by Marsac et al. (2016), the research focuses on teachers' perspectives regarding the current practices and trends in these collaborations. In-depth interviews are utilized to gather educators' firsthand experiences and insights into the practices prevalent in these partnerships. The study contributes to the existing literature by highlighting the nature of efforts in trauma-informed care within early childhood education (Ališauskienė & Gevorgianiene, 2015; Almendingen et al., 2021; Peabody, 2016). It offers a detailed examination of the collaborative strategies between educators and social workers, providing a clearer understanding of the approaches to supporting children with ACEs in preschool settings.