Building a world free from the impact of trauma
Same community, new home.
A New PACEs Connection Chapter Begins
Since 2012, PACEs Connection has brought together people who believe that understanding trauma and promoting healing can transform lives, organizations, and communities. PACEs Connection is being rebuilt. A new home, new energy, and the same mission that brought this community together: preventing ACEs, healing trauma, building resilience by promoting the protective and preventive benefits of positive childhood
experiences (PCEs).
Today, we're excited to begin a new chapter through a partnership with STAR Network Foundation. Together, we're building a stronger, more sustainable PACEs Connection while preserving the community's mission and values.
Together, we're building a stronger, more connected community for the future.
Where We Are
Five steps, one relaunch
As part of this transition, we're creating a new platform designed around what our community needs most. We'd love your help shaping what's next in building the next generation of PACEs Connection—one that is stronger, more connected, and designed around what our community needs most.
We're inviting current and former members of the PACEs community to tell us what resources, connections, and opportunities would be most valuable in the years ahead.
What You can Expect
Community & Collaboration
Connect with peers, build relationships, and work together to advance trauma-informed care.
Learning & Resources
Trainings, webinars, and practical tools to support your work and mission.
News & Events
Live events and the latest research, insights, and updates.
Help Shape What's Next
Your input decides which programs and features we build.
Stay Connected
Get updates and early access as the new site launches.
Latest Updates
Relaunch progress, events, community news, and highlights from our archive.
Where the ACEs Movement Is Now – and Where It Needs to Go
Craig reflects on how far the movement has come, where important gaps remain, and why a revitalized PACEs Connection can help reconnect people, ideas, and practice across the field. ...more
PACEs Connection Voices
October 08, 2026•2 min read
Understanding ACEs
What are Adverse Childhood Experiences, how does toxic stress affect a child's brain and body, and how can parents and caregivers help build resilience? A guide from PACEs Connection. ...more
From the archives
October 04, 2026•3 min read
Three Realms of ACEs
ACEs can happen in the household, the community and the environment. Explore the three realms of ACEs, five key findings from the ACE Study, and why our brains and bodies can heal. ...more
From the archives
October 03, 2026•3 min read
Common Questions
Is PACEs Connection going away?
No. PACEs Connection continues — this partnership makes it stronger and more sustainable for the long term.
Why am I seeing this page?
We're letting the community know about the partnership and inviting your input before the relaunch.
When will the new community launch?
We're in the development phase now. Join the mailing list for the exact date as soon as it's set.
How can I help?
Take the 2-minute survey — your feedback directly shapes the programs and features we build next.
Thank You for Being Part of the PACEs Connection Community
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Together, we heal. Together, we thrive.
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