What Is ATTACh (attach.org)?

ATTACh, the Association for Training on Trauma and Attachment in Children, is a global coalition of parents, caregivers, and professionals focused on healing children and teens affected by trauma and attachment disorders. It is best suited to families and practitioners who have already tried conventional approaches and want training, continuing education credits, community resources, and peer support rather than a single clinical service.

What ATTACh Does

The organization describes its mission as facilitating the healing process for children and teens with trauma and attachment issues. Its stated aim is to give families and professionals the tools to improve developmental, emotional, and wellness outcomes, so they can "do the work required to make a positive difference."

Its offerings cluster into a few areas:

• Training and continuing education credits — structured learning for professionals who need credit, and for caregivers who want practical skills.
• Community resources and support — a network of people who understand the same journey.
• A conference — listed as a main section of the site alongside membership and training.
• Membership — the entry point for joining the coalition.

The site's main navigation reflects this: MEMBERSHIP, RESOURCES, CONFERENCE, TRAINING, CONTACT.

Who It Is For

ATTACh names its audience directly: parents, caregivers, and professionals, described as a global coalition "dedicated to supporting all communities in healing children and teens affected by trauma."

That means two broad user types:

The site frames its audience as people who have "exhausted conventional methods and are left with no progress" — methods it says often come from a genuine desire for fast relief but don't hold up long term.

What You Can Learn There

The site outlines the topics its material covers:

• Identifying the signs of trauma
• Teaching children to overcome concerns associated with trauma
• Understanding the impact trauma has on children
• Treatment options for children and teens
• Practical strategies to support children, their families, and caregivers

It also presents need statistics — for example, that 60% of youth 17 and younger have been exposed to crime, violence, or abuse, and that 26% of children in the U.S. will witness or experience a traumatic event before age four. Treat these as the organization's own framing of the problem rather than independent verification.

How to Get Started

1. Go to attach.org and review the main sections: MEMBERSHIP, RESOURCES, CONFERENCE, TRAINING, CONTACT.
2. Decide whether you are there as a caregiver or a professional — that determines whether training, conference, or community resources matter most to you.
3. If you want to join the coalition, start with the membership section.
4. For specific questions, use the contact section.

Note that the site shows a SUBSCRIBE link and a membership option. Pricing details are not stated in the available material, so check the membership page directly before assuming any cost or free access.

A Reasonable Expectation

ATTACh is a coalition and training body, not a crisis line or a direct treatment provider. If you need immediate clinical care for a child, this is a place to build knowledge and find a professional network — not a substitute for local services. If you are a professional seeking trauma and attachment training with continuing education credits, or a caregiver who wants a community that understands the problem, it is designed for exactly that.