Diversity and Culture in Trauma Informed Care

The next evening of the Community Lecture Series hosted by the Foster and Kinship Care Education Program at LTCC will focus on trauma. Learn about different types of trauma and how trauma impacts individuals and entire groups. Participants will exam various case studies and conduct activities to increase self-awareness and unpack 'isms in order to increase cultural competence from a trauma-informed care perspective.

The lecture will be in room A-206 at Lake Tahoe Community College from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Mario Guerrero. Mario is the Program Manager at CASA El Dorado in South Lake Tahoe and is passionate about working with at-risk children and youth. He strongly believes children are our future and has dedicated his professional career working with children and families from various communities who have experienced child abuse, neglect, significant mental health challenges, and delinquency struggles. In his previous work, he has worked as a Supervised Visitation Program Coordinator, Wraparound Supervisor, Bilingual Facilitator and served as a Social Worker for foster youth. Mario's passions include family, travel, coaching youth football and volunteering in his community.

RSVP (but walk-ins welcome) to:
Kay Huxtable kehuxtable@ltcc.edu
Or 530-541-4660 ext. 575