Findings of the ACE Study have had a swift and substantial impact on MCH policy, practice and research. This issue of the journal is intended to provide a forum to enhance knowledge of the Study and its implications across the field. Topics of interest include:

• The aims and findings of the ACE Study,
• The implications of the Study and use of Study findings to shape MCH practice in clinical, program and policy settings,
• The import of the Study in relation to life course theory and the social determinants of health,
• The strengths and limitations of the Study as a basis for action to improve MCH outcomes,
• Adoption of a trauma informed approach on an agency or community-wide basis,
• The strengths and limitations of the Study in relation to efforts to eliminate inequality in MCH health outcomes.

CityMatCH encourages member health departments addressing ACEs in their community to submit a manuscript for this thematic issue. Submissions received by July 1, 2016 will have the greatest likelihood of acceptance. Please follow the Maternal and Child Health Journal’s Instructions for Authors and submit manuscripts to the Journal’s Editorial Manager (https://www.editorialmanager.com/maci). When submitting a manuscript, include a cover letter stating your request for it to be considered for this thematic issue and select “ACE Special Issue” as manuscript type.