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PACEs Connection is excited to kick off our 2023 Creating Resilient Communities (CRC) Annual Accelerator Program.

Brains aren’t just formed and its structure for development in early childhood is determined by more than just our genes, they are also built based on our experiences. Early childhood experiences can affect the development and physical architecture of our brain, which provides the foundation for future learning, behavior and health. Think about building something that will last through time. We would usually focus on a strong foundation and connect the rest of the structure from that...

“ACEs” is an acronym for Adverse Childhood Experiences and is a major research study done on the effects of early childhood traumatic experiences like abuse, neglect and household dysfunction. This landmark study shows that adversity and high frequent exposure to trauma in childhood can affect adult physical & mental health, behavioural as well as social interactions. When a child experiences multiple ACEs over time without intervention, it changes the child’s brain and body. Excessive...

The world is changing so rapidly. We are all figuring out the balance between the old and the new way of living. We must remember as we take these steps forward that every small step is progress. And Progress is Success!

There is something very powerful about being able to adapt well in the face of adversity, trauma, stress or pain. Resilience has been defined and used to describe a person who bounces back from intense difficult circumstances. More often than not, with resilience comes deep personal growth that prepares a person for what’s ahead. Resilience drives us to stand strong; it is a process of adapting & moving forward. Trauma can be debilitating. It is life altering. But there is another truth...

Please welcome these six new communities to the PACEsConnection.com network! Louisiana First Foundation PACEs Connection PACEs in East Africa and the Horn PACEs Thailand PACEs & Trauma Informed Community Malaysia Project PACEs at PSS (NJ) Trauma Informed Health Care Education and Research (TIHCER) Collaborative Details about each of them are below as is information about starting and growing your community initiatives and joining the Cooperative of Communities . Louisiana First...

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