Reducing Risk
ACEs Prevention
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and the health problems associated with them can be prevented by making sure children and families feel safe and supported.
The CDC has identified six proven strategies that are important for preventing ACEs such as:
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Ensuring a strong start for children
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Strengthening economic support to families
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Connecting youth to caring adults and activities
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Teaching important life skills
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Promoting social norms that protect against violence and hardships
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Stepping in to lessen immediate and long-term harms
Community Impact
Brave fACEs is committed to building a strong foundation for Adverse Child Experiences (ACEs) prevention by making resources and community training easier to access. We help local groups, educators, healthcare providers, and families identify ACEs early and give the right support to those who have experienced trauma.
Together with our community partners, Brave fACEs is building a future where kids grow up in a community that understands and works to prevent trauma.
Having HOPE
Health Outcomes From Positive Experiences (HOPE) is a public health approach that focuses on counteracting ACEs by fostering healthy development in children for lifelong well-being, despite adversity.
The HOPE framework supports children facing difficult experiences by not only reducing harm and stress but also increasing positive experiences. It emphasizes the importance of creating uplifting moments that help children grow and thrive, rather than focusing only on minimizing risks and negative impacts.
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“Take pride in how far you’ve come and have faith in how
far you can go.” —Christian Larson