This bill is a memorial requesting the Children, Youth and Families Department to study and implement strategies for autobiographical storytelling as a trauma-informed approach for children, particularly those in the foster care system. It emphasizes the importance of narrative therapy and autobiographical storytelling in promoting emotional healing and language development among children who have experienced trauma. The bill highlights the challenges faced by children in foster care, including language delays and difficulties in communication, and recognizes the potential benefits of collaboration with speech-language pathologists and mental health professionals.

The memorial outlines specific actions for the department, including providing training and workshops for families and caseworkers, assisting children in developing and sharing their autobiographical stories, designing events that focus on positive activities with caregivers, and creating a strategy plan for families to manage any traumatic memories that may arise. The bill aims to foster an environment conducive to healing and support the emotional health and language development of children in care. A copy of the memorial is to be transmitted to the secretary of the Children, Youth and Families Department.