The 803 initiative of Greater Twin Cities United Way is working to create a trauma-sensitive early childhood care network in the Twin Cities to reduce the impact of adverse childhood experiences on children’s well-being.
adverse childhood experiences
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Children’s earliest days can affect health for life
Adverse childhood experiences recognized as risk factors The impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) was first examined in 1995 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Over 17,000 Southern California participants – over 46 percent age 60 and older – responded to the two-year study. Among its major findings: Two-thirds of the participants […]