Iowa ACEs 360

Iowa ACEs 360 provides research, tools, and a network to empower you—and our entire state—to take informed actions that help all individuals heal from trauma and thrive for generations to come. Working as a coalition, we research the problem, test new solutions, identify best practices, and advocate for system changes to address incredibly complex challenges related to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of all by empowering communities, organizations, and people to take informed actions to prevent and mitigate the lifelong effects of childhood adversity. We do this through three main areas of work: 1) Advocating for Systems Change: We provide backbone infrastructure and leadership to cultivate and sustain a network of advocacy partners across the state. 2) Advancing Knowledge & Growing the Movement: We provide backbone infrastructure to support a coalition of partners in Central Iowa. We communicate our work with partners throughout the state. 3) Catalyzing Innovative Practices in Prevention & Healing: We act as a leverager and partner for pilot projects and innovators based in Central Iowa. We look for opportunities for smart collaborations to fuel innovation throughout Iowa.