NORTH MANKATO — A Thursday workshop focused on the impact adverse childhood experiences can have on health outcomes later in life. Also known as ACEs, adverse childhood experiences include sexual abuse, neglect, substance abuse by a family member and a wide range of other traumatic experiences. As highlighted Thursday, the more ACEs in a child’s life, the greater the risk of negative health outcomes. The workshop was organized to educate regional child development advocates on ACEs and what...

You are invited to register for the upcoming 7 th Annual Growing Resilient Communities Gathering of Collaboratives and Tribal Nations Addressing ACEs that will be held virtually on Tuesday, June 18 th , from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This free , virtual event supports tribal community members and partners and Children’s Mental Health and Family Services Collaboratives as they work to reduce ACEs, strengthen core protective systems, and create Self-Healing Communities across Minnesota.  This...

Save the Date for the 8th Annual Growing Resilient Communities Gathering! Please save the date for the upcoming 8th Annual Growing Resilient Communities Gathering of Collaboratives and Tribal Nations Addressing ACEs: Nurturing Healthy Beginnings which will be held virtually on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. This event supports Native American community members, partners, and Children’s Mental Health and Family Services Collaboratives in their efforts to reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs),...