QIC-AG Implementation Manual for Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics- NMT (Tennessee)

The QIC-AG Tennessee Site Implementation Manual provides a comprehensive roadmap for child welfare agencies seeking to implement the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) as part of the National Quality Improvement Center for Adoption/Guardianship Support and Preservation (QIC-AG). The manual documents Tennessee’s experience implementing this trauma-informed, brain-based intervention to support children and families before and after adoption or guardianship finalization. It guides agencies through system assessment, theory of change development, readiness and fit analysis, workforce preparation, fidelity monitoring, and sustainability planning, while sharing practical lessons learned to support effective replication and long-term post-permanency stability.