ACEs
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is the first step toward creating healthier, more supportive environments for children and families. ACEs are more than just challenges—they shape how we learn, grow, and connect with others. At From The Root, we bring awareness to the lasting impact of childhood adversity while empowering educators, parents, and caregivers with tools to foster resilience, emotional well-being, and healing.
Explore how our trauma-informed approach can transform classrooms, homes, and communities—starting from the root.
What is ACEs
ACEs are trauma-causing experiences children either witnessed or personally experience including:
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physical abuse
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emotional abuse
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sexual abuse
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physical neglect
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emotional neglect
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caregiver mental sickness
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domestic violence
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substance abuse
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divorce
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close relative in jail
Children experiencing ACEs, without supportive and responsive adults can cause toxic stress, the excessive activation of the stress response system hindering healthy early brain development. This lack of healthy brain development causes:
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memory problems
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behavioral issues
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health concerns
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mental healthy sickness
