Awareness. Action. Advocacy.
Childhood trauma is a pervasive issue that affects countless families, communities, and our nation. The costs of inaction are significant and the need for action is more urgent than ever. By engaging leaders with diverse voices, Lead the Fight aims to bring awareness, action, and advocacy to the critical issue of preventing and mitigating the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and childhood trauma.
Conversations, with local and national experts, are helping to create solutions, mobilize action, and support lasting change.
2024 Pediatric Educational Series
The Trauma-Informed Pediatric Practice
Pediatricians are on the frontlines of a youth mental health crisis. Led by Dr. Shannon Fox-Levine, our 2024 invitation-only series will focus on education, practical strategies, and a toolkit of resources to implement trauma-informed strategies into your pediatric practice.
- Part II: The Superheroes have arrived! CLICK HERE to register now.
Learn how Palm Beach County Schools are helping students in mental health crisis with the CAPE Team and other mental health services. - Part III: Positivity will give HOPE for our future! CLICK HERE to register now.
Understanding the effect of Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) on countering the long-term possible effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences.
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About Our Work
Research shows that Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs and childhood trauma are at the root of many crises our communities face today. Gun violence, domestic abuse, overflowing jails, homelessness, child abuse, addiction, chronic disease, and mental illness--compounded by adverse community environments, are often the adult results of early childhood trauma.
“As a society, we simply can't afford to wait for children to fall apart emotionally before we do something. From ACEs science, effective strategies have emerged. It’s time to invest in them. NOW.” --Renée Layman, CEO at Center for Child Counseling.
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Simple Actions to Take Your Place in Fighting ACEs
Training
Learn. Become ACEs aware and informed. Sign your place of employment or organization up for training that will change your view of community forever.
Economics
Invest. Encourage businesses to invest in early childhood development to grow a future thriving economy with the brilliant minds to lead it.
Giving
Donate. Actively engage on a more personal level through your time, talent, and treasure. Host and volunteer at events. Provide consultation.
Policy
Advocate. Send information to policy makers urging them to drive change. Become an advocate at the local, state, or federal level to support legislation.
