States Stepping Up to Support Families and Reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences
Research confirms that strengthening economic supports can improve parental mental health, children’s health, education, and social outcomes.
Research confirms that strengthening economic supports can improve parental mental health, children’s health, education, and social outcomes.
Looking to the future, states are improving access to care, providing subsidies for tuition costs, expanding hours of licensed facilities, increasing access, and meeting the needs of both parents and children.
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted both the physical and mental health well-being of youth. Disruptions in both their home and school life have put youth at risk for poor mental health outcomes that include increased anxiety, depression, ...
ASTHO staff identified a range of evidence-supported policies considered by state legislatures that could prevent ACEs. This report synthesizes these research and policy proposals and is intended for public health practitioners and ...