📷 Youth Attachment Disorders

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 When a child has been abused, neglected, or separated from safe  caregivers, their ability to trust others — and even love themselves —  can be deeply damaged. Attachment disorders are not simply emotional  issues; they are relational wounds that affect how a  child gives and receives love, safety, and connection.

We know these wounds are real. And we know that  healing is possible — through stability, compassion, and faith.

What Are Attachment Disorders?

Attachment disorders occur when a child’s early emotional bonds with  caregivers are disrupted, unsafe, or nonexistent. Common types include:

Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD): Withdrawal, distrust, avoidance of comfort or affection

Dis inhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED): Inappropriate closeness with strangers, lack of boundaries

Insecure or Disorganized Attachment: Extreme fear, clinginess, or emotional confusion in relationships

Warning Signs in Youth:

Avoidance of physical affection or eye contact

Extreme control issues or defiance

Difficulty forming friendships or trusting adults

Manipulative, aggressive, or overly compliant behavior

Lack of remorse, empathy, or emotional expression

Quick attachment to strangers with little caution

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How KC Grace Foundation Helps:

Trauma-informed mentorship that builds safety and consistency

Stable, nurturing environments with firm but loving boundaries

Biblical affirmation of identity, love, and worth

Support for foster families, guardians, and caregivers

Access to professional referrals and faith-based emotional support

Prayer, encouragement, and long-term relational investment

“Let the little children come to me… for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” – Matthew 19:14

Every child deserves a chance to feel safe, seen, and loved. At KC Grace  Foundation, we are restoring broken bonds — one relationship, one  heart, and one child at a time.