This resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) presents an infographic detailing what ACEs are (including neglect, abuse, household challenges and other adversity). 

It shows how ACEs accumulate, affect health and social outcomes across the lifespan, and highlights the lifelong and intergenerational implications of toxic stress. 

In addition, the infographic outlines actionable prevention strategies: strengthening family financial stability, promoting healthy relationships, ensuring strong early-childhood supports, connecting youth with caring adults and safe activities, and intervening when harm occurs. 

Use this infographic as a compelling visual tool in your training, course catalog, or parent-caregiver materials to convey:

• Why prevention of adversity matters for health, education, social and economic outcomes
• How early, protective experiences can make a tangible difference
• Concrete levers for practitioners working in child welfare, prevention science, juvenile justice, and caregiver-support settings