Trauma‑focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF‑CBT) is an evidence‑based treatment approach shown to help children, adolescents, and their caretakers overcome trauma‑related difficulties. It is designed to reduce negative emotional and behavioral responses following child sexual abuse and other traumatic events. The treatment—based on learning and cognitive theories— addresses distorted beliefs and attributions related to the abuse and provides a supportive environment in which children are encouraged to talk about their traumatic experience. TF‑CBT also helps parents who were not abusive to cope effectively with their own emotional distress and develop skills that support their children. This issue brief is intended to build a better understanding of the characteristics and benefits of TF‑CBT. It was written primarily to help child welfare caseworkers and other professionals who work with at‑risk families make more informed decisions about when to refer children and their parents and caregivers to TF‑CBT programs. This information also may help biological parents, foster parents, and other caregivers understand what they and their children can gain from TF‑CBT and what to expect during treatment. In addition, this issue brief may be useful to others with an interest in implementing or participating in effective strategies for the treatment of children who have suffered from sexual abuse or other childhood traumas.