Glossary · Framework
Trail
The long, uneven path a child and their advocates walk together while healing. Not a program with a finish line, but a stretch of terrain that changes with the weather and the season.
Stretch 2 · Settling InDefinition
The long, uneven path a child and their advocates walk together while healing. Not a program with a finish line, but a stretch of terrain that changes with the weather and the season.
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Concept
Journey Stage
One of seven stages a caregiver typically moves through on the trail: Basecamp, Settling In, Prairies, First Climb, Plateau, Final Pass, and Valley. Each stage has its own questions, needs, and kinds of support.
Concept
Trail Stop
A pause on the trail to check in with the child, the wheels, and the advocates. Trail stops are scheduled moments of reflection, not crises. They are where most progress gets noticed.