​Resilience Screening and Discussion for Faith Communities

Join us in viewing an award-winning film about the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study and opportunities to respond. After the hour-long viewing, we will have a discussion on how faith-based communities can help build safe, welcoming environments for children and adults to thrive. 

Tuesday, January 21
4:00-6:00 p.m.
First Unitarian Church
1800 Bell Ave., Des Moines

​2020 Day on the Hill

Join us in advocating for policies that can build families' well-being and create a stronger, more resilient Iowa. 

Thursday, January 23
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Iowa State Capitol

Community Learning Circle: Framing ACEs

How we talk about an issue often matters more than what we say. To build understanding and support for our efforts, we should consider the ways in which our audience processes information into organizing ideas, or frames, and how we can present frames that build understanding and support. 

​Tuesday, March 31, 2020
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Online through Zoom

Midwest ACEs Summit

Iowa ACEs Coalition has teamed up with the Trauma Informed Care Project to host three days of learning around how systems and communities can lead to trauma and how we can respond. Registration will open in April 2020. You will have a chance to register for one or both events. 

Monday, June 8 -- Wednesday, June 10
Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport