; (2) suggest age-appropriate communication tools, procedures, and practices for trauma-informed care, including ways to prevent or mitigate the effects of trauma; (3) provide options for responding to children impacted by trauma due to exposure to substance abuse that consider the needs of the child and family, including recommending resources and referrals for evidence-based services to support such family; and (4) promote whole-family and multi-generational approaches to prevent separation and support re-unification of families whenever possible and in the best interest of the child. (c) Rule of construction Such information, resources, and if applicable, technical assistance, shall not be construed to amend the requirements under— (1) the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.); (2) the Head Start Act ( 42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.); or (3) the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.). C Assisting States’ Implementation of Plans of Safe Care 8021. Short title This subtitle may be cited as the Assisting States’ Implementation of Plans of Safe Care Act . 8022. Assisting States with implementation of plans of safe care (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall provide written guidance and, if appropriate, technical assistance to support States in complying with, and implementing, subsections (b)(2)(B)(iii) and (d)(18) of section 106 of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5106a ) in order to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses. (b) Requirements The guidance and technical assistance shall— (1) enhance States’ understanding of requirements and flexibilities under the law, including clarifying key terms; (2) address State-identified challenges with developing, implementing, and monitoring plans of safe care