Compassionate Communities
Where Everyone
Can Thrive
Together we can address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) by creating the conditions for healing and well-being.
At Iowa ACEs 360, we work collaboratively with leaders, organizations, and community members to advocate for policies that strengthen support for families.
2024 Iowa Report
Leading with Hope:
Report on Health, Well-Being and Childhood Experiences in Iowa
Understanding how our experiences impact our health and well-being is an important foundation for creating the conditions that help families thrive. The 2024 report expands on traditional ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) data to include a wider range of childhood experiences and well-being indicators. While ACEs data remains central, the report emphasizes the need to consider broader social, historical, and local factors to better understand and improve the health and well-being of Iowa’s children and families.
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We support a network of partners in government, nonprofit, philanthropy, education, health care, faith,
business, community, and more. Everyone is invited to get involved.
RESEARCH
Read research about ACEs, brain science, and how to respond.
TRAINING
Take a self-guided course or request a training.
ADVOCACY
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CONTACT US
Apply new approaches that prioritize healing and well-being.
Deep Dives
Dive deeper into each of our policy asks and gather talking points you can use in conversations with leaders.
Supporting Iowa's Families During the Postpartum Period
Children's Mental Health: Building Community for Parents and Caregivers
Paid Leave
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We welcome everyone who wants to learn about ACEs and trauma-informed, healing-centered approaches to respond. Take action with us today.
Workforce stability is one of the biggest challenges facing employers.
Comprehensive Paid Leave is gaining attention because it addresses a simple problem: employees will occasionally need time away from work.
When there is no structured leave option, employers often absorb the cost through turnover, absenteeism, and lost productivity.
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When employees cannot access leave when they need it, the result is predictable: missed work, turnover, and productivity loss.
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Our guide outlines practical ways employers can begin strengthening workplace supports.
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