Below are several helpful links for families and professionals who are looking for more information and resources around helping children cope with adversity.
Provides resources for families about how to manage stress and practice relaxation strategies.
Offers several family tools to help parents foster their children’s social-emotional development.
Gives information and guidance to parents on how to respond in the most effective way when a child needs support.
Network of providers, family members, researchers and national organizations dedicated to changing the course of children’s lives by improving their care and moving science into practice. Provides multiple educational resources and online training for professionals and families who want to learn more about child traumatic stress.
A social network that connects families, organizations, and communities to promote trauma-informed and resilience building practices.
Provides research information and resources related to the implementation of strategies to improve outcomes from children facing adversity.
Publishes national data on the prevalence and impact of ACEs in the United States.
Toxic stress can cause damage to the body over time. When untreated, it can lead to depression, anxiety, heart disease and other chronic health problems.