Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can be classified as negative experiences that take place during childhood and/or teenage years such as (but not limited to) neglect, witnessing suicide or violence, abuse, and bullying, in addition to any other traumatic events that may occur (CDC). Children and/or teenagers that experience ACEs can have a greater risk of developing negative health conditions such as chronic health problems or mental illness in their adult years (CDC). Onslow County PEERS Family Development Center and Onslow County TASCO offer training to increase awareness on the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and provides support services to help families and children in Onslow County. For more information on Onslow County PEERS Family Development Center, please visit: https://www.onslowcountync.gov/1858/PEERS. For more information on Onslow County TASCO, please visit: https://tasco-onslow.hub.arcgis.com/. 

Families and Children

ACEs training helps participants identify children in need, understand the impact of ACEs, identify risk and protective factors, and locate resources to help those impacted by ACEs. Increased awareness of ACEs (and protective factors) will enable participants to better serve their communities and identify opportunities to improve the lives of children in Onslow County.