TICA Crossville

08/28/2026

One week can change the way a child sees themselves—and the world around them. 💜
At Royal Family KIDS, camp is about more than activities and fun. It’s about creating moments of belonging, confidence, hope, joy, and connection for children who need to know they are seen, valued, and deeply cared for.
And here’s the part we don’t want anyone to miss: this kind of impact only happens because people in our community choose to show up.
One volunteer. One prayer. One donation. One share. Each one helps create a week a child may carry with them for a lifetime.
✨ Don’t wait for someone else to make the difference. Be part of it.
👉 Volunteer. Pray. Donate. Share.
Learn how you can help at RoyalFamilyKidsCrossville.org — and share this post with someone who might be ready to say yes

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

TICA is excited to be attending the Tennessee Child Care Solutions Summit today in Nashville! 💙

We’re looking forward to learning alongside business leaders, policymakers, and community partners about innovative ways to strengthen child care, support working families, and create communities where children and families can flourish.

Because child care isn’t just a place we drop off our kids- it’s a place that brains are being built.
It really is everybody’s business. 🌱

08/18/2026

TRAUMA TIP TUESDAY

Predictability can help create a sense of safety.

For someone who has experienced trauma, uncertainty can sometimes activate the body’s stress response—even when there is no immediate danger.

Small things can make a difference:

💙 Explain what will happen next.
💚 Give advance notice before transitions or changes.
💙 Follow through on what you say.
💚 Create consistent routines when possible.
💙 Communicate changes instead of leaving someone guessing.

This applies almost everywhere—homes, classrooms, healthcare settings, workplaces, churches, athletic programs, and community organizations.

Being trauma-informed doesn’t always require a new program or big initiative.

Sometimes it sounds as simple as:

“Here’s what you can expect.”

Creating environments that feel safe, consistent, and trustworthy is one way we can help build resilience throughout our community.

08/17/2026

MISSION MONDAY

What if we changed the question?

❌ “What’s wrong with you?”
↓
💚 “What happened to you?”
↓
💙 “What do you need?”
↓
🌱 “How can we help?”

Trauma-informed care begins with understanding.

What if one question could change the way we respond to someone?
Trauma-informed care challenges us to look beyond behavior and consider the experiences, circumstances, and unmet needs that may be underneath it.
Instead of asking, “What’s wrong with you?” we can begin asking:

💙 What happened?
💙 What do you need?
💙 What strengths do you already have?
💙 How can we help you move forward?

This shift doesn’t mean ignoring accountability or excusing harmful behavior. It means responding with understanding, safety, connection, and an opportunity for growth.

At TICA, our mission isn’t simply to provide trauma-informed training. It’s to help create a Cumberland County where trauma-informed principles shape the way we teach, lead, serve, respond, and care for one another.
Because sometimes changing a life begins by changing the question.

08/15/2026

💙 Self-Care Saturday: Create a Family “Reset Ritual”

Busy days can leave everyone feeling a little overwhelmed. This weekend, try creating a simple 10-minute family reset you can come back to whenever your household needs to slow down and reconnect.

Choose three things to do together:

🎵 Play one favorite song
🧘 Take five slow breaths together
💧 Grab a drink of water
🤗 Give a hug or high-five
💬 Let everyone share one thing they need right now

It doesn’t need to be complicated. The goal is simply to pause, regulate, and reconnect.

When adults intentionally slow things down, children get the opportunity to experience what it feels like to move from stress back toward calm—with someone safe beside them.

Over time, these small moments can help children develop skills for managing emotions, handling stress, and bouncing back from difficult moments.

🌱 Resilience isn’t just something we teach children. It’s something we practice together.

This Saturday, give your family permission to reset.

08/13/2026

💡 DID YOU KNOW?

About 1 in 4 children in Cumberland County lives in poverty.

The latest U.S. Census county estimates show roughly 10,700 children ages 0–17 in Cumberland County, and the available poverty estimates indicate a substantial portion are growing up below the poverty line.

Why does this matter to a trauma-informed community?

Financial hardship can increase the stress experienced by families and can make it harder to consistently access things children need to thrive—from stable housing and nutritious food to childcare, transportation, healthcare, and enrichment opportunities.

But risk is not destiny.

💙 Strong relationships
💚 Early support
💙 Accessible community resources
💚 Safe and supportive schools
💙 Caring adults and community connections

These things can help buffer stress and build resilience.

At TICA, prevention means strengthening the environments surrounding children and families before a challenge becomes a crisis.

🌱 When we strengthen families, we strengthen children—and ultimately, our entire community.

08/12/2026

🇺🇸 We're honored to announce a new opportunity to serve those who served.

Creative Compassion is now helping eligible veterans and surviving spouses navigate Project 250, a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development initiative that may provide funding for qualifying home repairs.

This is more than a new program, it's an opportunity to help veterans and surviving spouses who need repairs to keep their homes safe, healthy, and accessible by providing a local team to guide them through every step of the process.

If you know a veteran, or the surviving spouse of a veteran, who may benefit from this opportunity, we'd appreciate your help in connecting them with us. Together, we can help ensure this opportunity reaches the veterans and families who need it most.