Mission Monday: Adverse Childhood Experiences

During this time of physical distancing, it's more important than ever that we understand the impact of trauma on the children in our lives. Joining us today are Karen Dukes-Smith, Sr. Program Coach and Coordinator for the Strengthening Families Program with the Children's Trust of South Carolina, and Emily Parrish, Executive Director for the Children's Attention Home. To learn more about ACE's and how you can help, please utilize the following resources: SC Children's Trust: Community Togetherness in Coronavirus Response https://scchildren.org/sue-williams-a... ACE's in SC https://youtu.be/Tvha29kI7Zs Know Your ACE's Score https://scchildren.org/resources/adve... CDC Violence Prevention Strategies https://www.cdc.gov/violencepreventio... Fast Facts: Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences https://www.cdc.gov/violencepreventio... York County, SC ACE's data profile https://scchildren.org/wp-content/upl... ACE's Research Briefs https://scchildren.org/resources/adve... Local Resources: Where to find financial relief Community Action Agencies: https://communityactionpartnership.com/ Where to find food resources Food banks: https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-y... School food sites: https://ed.sc.gov/newsroom/covid-19-c... Educational Resources for Parents: VirtualSC: https://ed.sc.gov/newsroom/covid-19-c... SCETV: https://www.scetv.org/education/preK-... Scholastic: https://classroommagazines.scholastic... Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/ Find more free resources here: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/r... And here: https://www.popsugar.com/family/free-...