Iowa ACEs Action (IA)

Iowa ACEs Action connects individuals and communities across Iowa who are reducing adverse childhood experiences and the impact of toxic stress. This collaborative online community serves as the venue for sharing resources and best practices, and for launching discussion and open communication across all regions of our state.

Iowa ACEs Advocacy Coalition Promotes a Resilient Iowa

Lisa Cushatt 1/31/1710:10 AM

The Iowa ACEs Advocacy Coalition kicked off the Iowa legislative session with efforts to promote a Resilient Iowa. With a growing advocacy coalition of community based organizations, associations, advocacy groups, philanthropy and business, the group advances joint policy priorities to prevent ACEs and promote resiliency and trauma-informed care.

Last week, the coalition held its first advocacy day at the Iowa Capitol, educating elected officials on Iowa ACEs data. The group also promoted an upcoming resolution "An ACEs Response: Building a Resilient Iowa."

On Monday, the coalition testified to the Senate Human Resource Committee on adverse childhood experiences and resiliency. Representing the coalition were Dr. Amy Shriver, pediatrician at Blank Children's Hospital; Suzanne Mineck, President at Mid-Iowa Health Foundation; and Anne Starr, CEO at Orchard Place.