Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs) Resources

Resources to learn about ACEs and their impact on health include:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention About ACEs
• CDC Kaiser ACE Study
• ACEs and Toxic Stress: Frequently Asked Questions
• ACEs Aware
• The Philadelphia ACE Study

Resources to understand the prevalence of ACEs in Minnesota communities include:

• ACEs Dashboard
• Minnesota Student Survey
• Minnesota Center for Health Statistics

Resources to prevent and reduce the effects of ACEs include:

• Preventing ACEs Connection
• Mental Health Promotion
• Supporting Children of Incarcerated Parents
• Minnesota Thrives
• Minnesota Communities Caring for Children
• Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

ACEs Publications:

• ACE Executive Summary: Adverse Childhood Experiences in Minnesota (PDF)
• ACE Full Report: Adverse Childhood Experiences in Minnesota (PDF)
  Findings and Recommendations Based on the 2011 Minnesota Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
• Protective Factors and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PDF)