Preventing adverse childhood experiences

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common and they can have lasting, negative effects on health and well-being. They can also negatively impact education and job opportunities.

Children and families thrive when they have access to safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments. These relationships and environments are essential to creating positive childhood experiences and preventing adverse childhood experiences.

The harmful effects of ACEs can affect everyone in our communities, and everyone can help prevent and reduce their impact. (author introduction)