Childhood Trauma State Initiatives

May 2009

Maine – “ACEs and Hearts: Stacking the Deck in Favor of Maine Children”

Child Abuse Action Network sponsored 3-year series on effects of Adverse Experiences on behavioral/physical health of kids/adults

2005 - “Adverse Childhood Experiences – The Cost to Society”

2006 – “Adverse Childhood Experiences – Where Do We Go From Here?”

2007 - “Hearts Trump ACEs” (Healthy Experiences And Relationships That Support)

New York – University of New York at Albany, School of Social Welfare

Symposia with Dr. Felitti, September, 2008

Organized “ACEs Think Tank and Action Team”

Working to Respond to Adverse Childhood Experiences Across Topic Areas

Ohio - “Letting the Light Shine Through on Childhood Trauma”

Ohio Dept of Mental Health convened Task Force to look at childhood trauma

Task Force developed Strategic Plan to:

Create shared vision of effective prevention and treatment

Identify what is needed to improve service system competence

Lay groundwork for implementation of system improvements

Five regional forums held to unveil the Strategic Plan

Oklahoma – Institute for Child Advocacy hosted forums with Vincent Felitti, MD

Developed Series of 5 Issues Briefs:

“Childhood Stress: A Ticking Time Bomb”

“Child Maltreatment”

“Domestic Violence”

“Mental Illness & Substance Abuse”

“Absent Parents”

Developed “Children’s Behavioral Health Primer - Strategies for Transformation”

West Virginia - “Good Beginnings Last a Lifetime”

Public engagement campaign to improve well being of West Virginia’s children and prevent child abuse and neglect:

Individuals, faith communities and civic groups receive training and materials to use in increasing awareness.

Goal is to engage the public in talking and thinking about the issue and inspiring action on behalf of children.

Campaign enlists grassroots partners to deliver its message and action steps at the community level.

Partners utilize campaign tools for their outreach, (PowerPoint, DVD/video, brochure, poster, etc)

While Good Beginnings is a child abuse prevention campaign, it focuses primarily on good outcomes for children, and what works to give a healthy, prosperous future