Introducing 6 New ACEs Connection Communities: March 2019

Please welcome and explore the six newest communities to join our network in CA, KS, IN, and WA.

You can find more details about each one of them below. Follow links for a list of all of our ACEs Connection communities or the process of starting and growing communities.

HOPE's ACEs in Action is Sheldon (WA) A community at work to increase ACEs awareness and provide resources and education to our youth and their families, while working to promote overall community resilience. Community Manager: Lindsey Parkinson

Kansas ACEs Connection Witchita State University Community Engagement Institute Kansas ACEs Connection is dedicated to connecting and supporting organizations, systems, and communities who are interested in better understanding the prevalence of ACEs and trauma, recognizing the impact that these have on individual and organizational health, and developing policies and practices that promote resiliency and healing. Community Manager: @Vanessa Lohf

Lake County (IN) ACEs Connection We envision flourishing communities where every neighbor acts as agent in creating the reality of our community, every neighbor has access to the necessary resources and supports to offer our gifts and talents to the community, and all community sectors are organized to engage the gifts and talents of every neighbor for the good of the community. Community Manager: @Anna Schoon

Resilient Lake County (CA) Working in partnership with Lake County Children’s Council, Lake County Child Welfare, Lake Family Resource Center, First 5 Lake, Lake County Probation, Redwood Community Services, Tribal members, Health Leadership Network and others to unify countywide efforts to raise awareness of ACEs,work collectively to reduce trauma,and build individual and community resilience. Community Manager: Ana Santana

Siskiyou County (CA) ACEs Connection Bringing together professionals, community members, and advocates who share a passion to reduce trauma and build resiliency in Siskiyou County. Share information, exchange ideas and host dialogue that lead to practical and community centered solutions. Community Manager: @Karen Pautz

Tacoma-Pierce ACEs Connection (WA) Working together in Tacoma and Pierce County to improve the well-being of residents by focusing on empowerment and equity, the prevention of ACEs, and the building of resilience. We hope to inform and connect individuals and communities working to promote safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments. Community Manager: Melissa McPheeters

ACEs Connection Community Facilitators to Support You & Your Initiatives
For questions about starting or growing an initiative, using our site and tools, please reach out to one of our regional contacts.

Communities in:
- Northeast, Mid-Atlantic states, contact @Christine Cissy White
- Western states, contact @Gail Kennedy
- Northwest states, contact @Karen Clemmer
- Southern states, contact @Carey Sipp
- Midwest states, contact @Ingrid Cockhren (PACEs Connection Staff)
Communities in California:
- Southern California, contact @Lara Kain
- Northern California, contact Karen Clemmer
- San Francisco Bay Area, contact @Donielle Prince
- Capitol region, Central Valley, contact @Gail Kennedy
International communities: contact @Gail Kennedy

For more information on mapping the movement, please go here where you'll find more about all of our ACEs Connection geographic communities, U.S. states that have done ACE surveys, ACEs and trauma-informed legislation, and more.

Be sure to click on each tab within the shinyapp itself and explore each page. Please note: the map is interactive, please click on the dots to get hyperlinks and more information.