The resources below provide information about states that are organizing state-level ACE task forces and/or trauma-informed projects. In some cases, links will just direct to state government resources that mention either ACEs, trauma-informed care, or both. This will provide minimal documented information as to what is going on in that state at the government level. An effort has been made to program these links in sort-by-date order but due to a technical problem this is not possible for some pages.
We strive for these resources to be the most useful for the ACEs Connection community. If you have resources that you'd like to add, please send a message to Jane Stevens, ACEsConnection manager.
This isn't complete; it's just a start. We are looking for the best resources that will assist people who are integrating trauma-informed practices into their state agencies and departments.
General Information on State ACEs Work
State ACE Surveys Infographic - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) listed the ACEs questions as an “Optional Module” for states and territories. This link provides slides showing the states that administered the ACEs Optional Module on their BRFSS questionnaire in 2009-2014.
IowaACEs360 - For information on states that have gathered data through the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).
Adverse Childhood Experiences Reported by Adults --- Five States, 2009 - The CDC analyzed information from 26,229 adults in five states (Arkansas, California, Louisiana, New Mexico, Tennessee and Washington) using the 2009 ACE module of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). This report describes the results of that analysis, which indicated that, overall, 59.4% of respondents reported having at least one ACE, and 8.7% reported five or more ACEs. Note data tables: Table 1 and Table 2. CDC. (2010).
Adverse Childhood Experiences: National and State Level Prevalence (Child Trends) - Research Brief
ACEs by State
Following are links to short basic descriptions of states' activities in developing ACEs and trauma-informed projects. The description includes BRFSS ACE surveys, analysis of the survey data, state contact(s), webinars or online courses and changes to state structure.
Alabama
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Alabama
Alaska
Alaska Maternal and Child Health Data Book 2014: LIFE COURSE EDITION (p. 26-28)
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Alaska
Arizona
Overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences: Creating Hope for a Healthier Arizona
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Arizona
Arkansas
2009 ACEs Module Variables Report BRFSS
Research Report: Best Practices in Child Maltreatment Prevention and Intervention
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Arkansas
California
A Hidden Crisis: Findings on Adverse Childhood Experience in California
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in California
California Center of Excellence for Trauma Informed Care
ACR No. 155 - Encourages policies reducing children's exposure to adverse experiences
Colorado
Strengthening Colorado’s Mental Health System: A Plan to Safeguard all Coloradans, Trauma-informed Care: Fact Sheet on statewide planned trauma-informed care approaches.
Annual Report Colorado Department of Human Services Domestic Violence Program
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Colorado
Colorado Statewide Youth Development Plan Committee
Connecticut
Building a Trauma-informed System of Care for Children in Connecticut (Dr. Bob Franks, April 2013)
Healthy, Safe, Smart, and Strong: The 2012‐2015 Strategic Framework for the Connecticut DCF
Oh, Baby!: Getting it Right from the Start (Gruendel, April 2012)
Trauma-Informed Care Practice Guide
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Connecticut
Adverse Childhood Experiences in Connecticut
Delaware
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Delaware
District of Columbia
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in District of Columbia
Florida
Trauma-Informed Care - Dept. of Juvenile Justice
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Florida
Georgia
Governor’s Office for Children and Families Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Task Force
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Georgia
Hawaii
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Hawaii
Idaho
Recovery Infrastructure Training for Empowerment Transformation Transfer Initiative (RITE-TTI)
Idaho Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV): Newsletter that aims to improve communication between home visiting programs and stakeholders. (Mar. 2013). Website.
Annual Report: Early Childhood Coordinating Council 2013-2014
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Illinois
Return on Investment in Systems of Care for Children With Behavioral Health Challenges
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Illinois
Indiana
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Indiana
Iowa
Iowa ACEs Forum 2013 - Featuring Dr. Robert Anda and Laura Porter. Article and transcript can be found here.
Central Iowa ACEs 360 Steering Committee
Adverse Childhood Experiences: Powerful Determinants of Iowan’s Health
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Kansas
Kansas Children's Service League - Campaign launched to stop ACEs
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Kentucky
Kids Count, 2014 County Data Book, Helping Kentuckians Live Healthier Lives, April 2013
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Kentucky
Kentucky Strengthening Families - Including a PowerPoint on "An Effective Approach to Supporting Families and Communities"
Louisiana
2009 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Report
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Louisiana
Maine
Working with Adverse Childhood Experiences: Maine’s History, Present and Future: After conducting a statewide survey with multiple stakeholders, Leslie Forstadt, PhD and Mark Rains, PhD completed this report in 2011 for the Maine Children’s Growth Council.
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Maine
Maryland
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Maryland
Massachusetts
Bill H.4376 188th An Act Relative to the Reduction of Gun Violence - Sections of the Gun Bill relevant to Safe and Supportive Schools
Helping Traumatize Children Learn
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Massachusetts
Michigan
Michigan Great Start Trauma Informed System - PowerPoint about Great Start
Adverse Childhood Experiences in Michigan, 2011-2012
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Michigan
Minnesota
Adverse Childhood Experiences in Minnesota: Findings & Recommendations Based on the 2011 Minnesota Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System - Executive Summary and Full Document:
Minnesota Department of Human Services: Trauma-Informed Care
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Minnesota
Mississippi
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Mississippi
Missouri
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Missouri
Montana
Strengthening the Response to Childhood Trauma in Montana: Final report on Senate Joint Resolution No. 30 for the Children, Families, Health, and Human Services Interim Committee. (Jan. 2013).
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Montana
Nebraska
Through the Eyes of the Child Initiative: A Nebraska Supreme Court Initiative that asks judges to take an active leadership role in improving the court process in child protection cases. Their website has many trauma-informed documents in addition to news, data, case law, training and other resources. More
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Nevada
Nevada Children's Mental Health System of Care
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
New Hampshire
NH Children's Behavioral Health Collaborative - Including PowerPoint on Transforming Children's Behavioral Health Care
New Hampshire Children's Trust: Eliminating Child Abuse and Neglect
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in New Hampshire
New Jersey
Blueprint for Action: Building a Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health Service System for New Jersey
Supporting Strong Families and Communities in New Jersey
New Jersey Standards for Prevention Programs: Building Success through Family Support
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in New Jersey
New Mexico
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in New Mexico
New York
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in New York
North Carolina
The Effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Adult Health: 2012 North Carolina BRFSS
The Effect of Adverse Childhood Experiences on the Health of Current Smokers: 2012 NC BRFSS
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in North Carolina
North Dakota
Child Abuse and Neglect in North Dakota
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Overview of Adverse Child and Family Experiences among North Dakota Children
Ohio
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Trauma-Informed Care Initiative
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Ohio
Center for the Treatment and Study of Adverse Childhood Events
Building Trauma-Informed Systems of Care for Children in Ohio
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services - Resources for Professionals
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Oklahoma
A State Profile: Adverse Childhood Experience, Oklahoma KIDS Count Fact Book 2006-2007
Oregon
Ford Foundation report: How is Oregon Responding to ACEs?
Trauma-Informed and Trauma-Specific Services - The Health Authority's webpage provides policy, screening tools, presentations/publications, Oregon-specific resources, and trauma-related resources.
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Oregon
Building Resiliency: Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Pennsylvania
Adverse Childhood Experience, 2010 BRFSS, PA Department of Health
Adverse Childhood Experiences and risk factors for chronic disease (poster)
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
RI One of Six "Supercommunities" Helping Traumatized Children
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Rhode Island
South Carolina
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in South Carolina
South Dakota
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in South Dakota
Tennessee
TDMHSAS BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES: Trauma-Informed Care
Kids Count: The State of the Child in Tennessee - 2012
Kids Count: The State of the Child in Tennessee - 2013
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Tennessee
Texas
Adverse Childhood Experiences – Texas, 2001 (poster)
Health-Related Outcomes of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Texas, 2002: Findings from 5,378 people who responded to the 2002 Texas BRFSS. (May 2010)
Trauma Informed Care Training: An online training opportunity to assist families, caregivers and other social service providers in fostering greater understanding of trauma informed care and child traumatic stress. Dept. of Family & Protective Services.
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Texas
Utah
Health Status Update: Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health: Findings from the 2010 Utah Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey. Dept. of Health. (Jul. 2011)
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Utah
Vermont
Adult Behavioral Risk Factor Survey Data Brief – Adverse Childhood Experiences: Findings from the 2010 BRFSS survey. Dept. of Health. (May 2012).
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Vermont
H. 762, The Adverse Childhood Experience Questionnaire
Virginia
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Virginia
Washington
Dept. of Health, Adverse Childhood Experiences
Core Metrics & Population Measures
A Review of Community Efforts to Mitigate and Prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma. Complex Trauma
Adverse Childhood Experiences & Population Health in Washington
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Washington
West Virginia
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in West Virginia
Wisconsin
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
Trauma-Informed Initiatives in Wisconsin
Wyoming
Project LAUNCH -- Nationwide, 35 communities are pioneering new ways to promote young child wellness through Project LAUNCH, a federal initiative funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
2011/12 National Survey of Children's Health
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