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When families are healthy and well, children can learn and grow, caregivers can fully contribute, and Iowa’s economy and communities can prosper. Policies shape the conditions that promote families’ health and well-being. Our leaders can ensure all Iowans have access to essential needs and supportive connections to foster a thriving state. 

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The Iowa ACEs Policy Coalition, connects more than 40 organizations statewide, advocates for policies that promote positive community conditions, reduce family stress and trauma, and create a thriving Iowa for all. ​If you're interested in learning more about collaborative efforts, fill out this form!

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2025 Priority Focus: Strengthening Conditions for Families to Thrive

We all want Iowa to be a safe, prosperous place to live. Promoting parent health and well-being is an effective common-sense strategy to build and sustain a thriving Iowa. When parents are healthy and well, children can learn and grow, families can fully contribute, and Iowa's economy and communities can flourish.

Access to health care and paid time off creates opportunities for parents to have the support and skills they need, build financial stability, and focus on nurturing relationships with their kids— all of which help prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACES) and promote children’s lifelong healthy development. An investment in Iowa families is an investment in a flourishing Iowa.

Key Priorities
  • Stable and Nurturing Families
  • Safe and Healthy Environments
  • Access to Physical and Mental Health Support
2025 Legislative Agenda
Case for Policies
Dive deeper into each of our policy asks and gather talking points you can use in conversations with leaders. 

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Paid Leave
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CAMHI4Kids Priorities
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​Collaborating on Advocacy

In addition to our key priorities, we join our partners and take action in advocating for or against policies based on these values:
  • All people have inherent worth.
  • The future can be different.
  • Healing and belonging occur through connection and trusting relationships.
  • Our identity is shaped by our history, culture, and unique experiences.
  • The freedom to create change contributes to individual and collective well-being.


The National Trauma Campaign

Join this nationwide grassroots campaign to engage congressional offices and other federal leaders in supporting policies, programs, legislation, and appropriations that prevent and respond to childhood trauma and build resilience.
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Rep. Joel Fry, Sen. Liz Mathis, Rep. Bob Kressig, and Rep. Michael Bergan spoke at the Iowa Resiliency Summit in August 2019.

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Iowa ACEs 360
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  • ACEs in Iowa
    • 2024 Iowa Report
    • What are ACEs
    • What contributes to ACEs
    • Outcomes from ACEs
    • Opportunities to Respond
  • How to respond
    • ACEs Training >
      • Lemonade for Life >
        • Participant Portal
    • Education
    • Health Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Faith
    • Family Support
    • Technical Assistance
  • Advocacy
    • Join the Network
  • About Us
    • Our approach
    • Our History
    • Our Team
    • Contact us
  • Donate