Lemonade for Life helps share the ACEs science with families in a way that builds hope and resilience.

Iowa ACEs 360 released a new report that showcases progress made to address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), Iowa data on the challenges that still persist, and new opportunities to take action. “After a decade of working to raise awareness of ACEs in Iowa, we are seeing significant efforts to help Iowans heal from ACEs and to prevent ACEs with future generations,” said Nicole Beaman, president of Iowa ACEs 360s’ board of directors and vice president of Orchard Place Child Guidance...

Please join Iowa ACEs 360 as we release our 2020 Iowa ACEs Report on Thursday, September 24, at 10 a.m. CST. This report updates our 2016 report with the progress that has been made in Iowa to address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), the challenges we still see in Iowa's data, and the steps we can continue to take to respond. At this online launch event , you'll hear: A story of healing and hope An overview of new Iowa data An explanation of system and community responses to trauma...

Community members working in Ottumwa, Iowa, have spread knowledge about ACEs and related topics and built champions for change—all without a formal coalition.

How can we build a sturdy foundation for children from the start? This updated white paper from the Iowa ACEs 360 Coalition examines the stress expecting mothers in Iowa are experiencing and prenatal strategies to create the best outcomes for the whole family.

Since 2012, the Central Iowa ACEs 360 Coalition has brought together diverse partners to identify and seize opportunities for responding to the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study. While we remain committed to our mission, we will be formalizing how we do our work as we become a 501(c)3 and transition to Iowa ACEs 360.

A new report from the Central Iowa ACEs 360 Coalition shows most Iowa adults have experienced childhood trauma, an indicator of higher rates of chronic diseases, mental illness, violence, risky behaviors, and reduced life expectancy among adults. The 2016 ACEs report, Beyond ACEs: Building Hope & Resiliency in Iowa, examines three years of data collected among adult Iowans measuring eight types of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), defined as physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and...

The Central Iowa ACEs Coalition has just released a four-page executive summary sharing some initial findings from analyzing three years of ACEs data (2012-2014). The report is centered around hope and resiliency with a focus on opportunities to respond to the ACEs findings. The report also features a story of how little nudges along the way helped a mother find a new path for her future. View the executive summary here . View other resources on our Iowa ACEs 360 website . The four-page...

Every day connections are far more important than we ever believed. Caring relationships can give children a great start. They can help people with a history of trauma heal. They can improve the health of our neighbors and the well-being of families....

Prevent Child Abuse Iowa, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Public Health and several other organizations, has developed a couple of new resources to support Iowa professionals in their work around ACEs and child abuse prevention: Learning...