One Trusted Adult | 145 followers on LinkedIn. Be who you needed! | Research shows that just one trusted adult can have a profound and positive impact on a child’s life, influencing that young person away from risk and towards greater resilience, stronger engagement, and improved physical and emotional wellness. Does your team of youth-serving professionals think of themselves as trusted adults first? Do they have skills for making themselves accessible, approachable, and trusted in the eyes of young people?