Community outreach program for child victims of traumatic events: a community-based project for underserved populations.

A small team took therapy to kids. They drove to homes, schools, and parks. No office visits needed.

The kids had seen scary events. The team gave CBT and behavior tools. They served Black and Latino families who rarely got help.

The paper only describes the program. It does not give numbers. It shows the idea works in real life.

Birkett et al. (2022) used the same go-to-the-kid logic. They brought adaptive care plans into hospital visits. The 2005 outreach idea grew into 2022 medical prep.

Klusek et al. (2022) also ran parent coaching in homes. They tracked data and saw clear gains. Their study adds proof that home delivery works.

Kolu (2025) turns the outreach idea into everyday ABA. The buffer policy says every plan must add sleep, food, and safe adults. It keeps the trauma lens but makes it standard care.

You can copy the travel-to-kids model today. Pack a toy bag, bring a clipboard, meet in the living room. If families miss appointments, go to them. Pair this with Kerri’s pre-visit plans and Kolu’s buffer checks. You turn one 2005 pilot into a full safety net.