Child welfare systems are intimidating, confusing and overwhelming to many adults, but especiallyso for children, whose system involvement may exacerbate their trauma and distress. Thispresentation will discuss the support and informational needs of children involved in the childwelfare system and how child welfare system practitioners can best meet these needs through aninterdisciplinary approach of trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate court informationand guidance, including through the use of interactive child witness support materials.