Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (0-17 years). ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance use problems in adulthood. ACEs can also negatively impact education, job opportunities, and earning potential. However, ACEs can be prevented. Using the resources below to learn more about ACEs and how to prevent them.

Resources

• Paces Connection

• Parenting to prevent and heal ACEs (PDF)

• ACEs Handout

• Adverse Child Experience (ACEs) Fact Sheet (PDF)

• Balancing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) with HOPE* (PDF)

• CDC: Adverse Childhood Experiences

• CDC: Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Online Training

• AAP: Resilience Project

• Philadelphia ACE Survey