Community Collectives

The first Collective was formed in our home community of Shelby County, TN.  In 2023, ten organizations joined the Shelby County Collective and committed to implementing Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) in their organizations. These organizations sent over 30 staff to become TBRI practitioners and engaged in coaching sessions with SSTN to help children in our community feel safe and secure.

About Collectives

Creating systemic change requires collaboration between and across sectors within a community. SSTN Community Collectives are groups of organizations that are committed to providing trauma-informed care for the children and families of their community. These organizations work together to build a cohesive network of support for vulnerable children and families. 

Bronfenfrenner’s Bioecological Systems Theory informs how we approach the interconnected systems that influence children’s well-being