Resources for Faith-Based Communities
Why Should Faith-Based Communities Care About Trauma-Informed Care?
"Stress is something we all experience to varying degrees. However, when a person experiences stress that is powerful, frequent, prolonged, and unpredictable, particularly in childhood, those experiences can be traumatic and impact their lifelong health. Traumatic stress can stem from events such as the loss of a loved one, experiencing or witnessing physical violence, homelessness, or prolonged unemployment.
Faith communities and leaders equipped with an understanding of the impact of toxic stress can make profound progress not only in lessening poor health and social outcomes but also in preventing exposure to toxic stress by supporting individuals and families."
-Iowa ACEs 360
Quick Links
Iowa ACEs 360 for Faith-Based Communities
PACEs in Faith-Based Communities
Tools for Transformation: An Organizational Reflection Toolkit
Important Documents