By Emily Lowe, November 20, 2019, Idaho Press
NAMPA — When about 70 people met in Nampa Tuesday to learn about a new initiative called 2C Kids Succeed, the word “hope” repeatedly made its way to the forefront of many officials’ comments.
Legislators, public officials, law enforcement and community members gathered at the Nampa Civic Center to discuss the initiative, which is hoped to be a catalyst to build healthy and resilient communities for children.
The Canyon County initiative looks at what are known as adverse childhood experiences, or ACEs, and how those impact children into adulthood. Types of ACEs include abuse, neglect, or dysfunction in the home, such as substance abuse, divorce, violence or incarceration.
Childhood trauma can carry over into adulthood and lead to depression, health problems, alcoholism, drug abuse and suicide.
The discussion at the Nampa Civic Center gave an overview on ACEs and the importance of building resilient youth so they can overcome those adverse experiences.
The initiative will focus on building education, partnering with other initiatives promoting the same work, looking at which leaders in Idaho could champion the movement and figuring out what success would look like, said Sherman.
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