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This bill matters because adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have long-lasting negative effects on a child's health, development, and well-being, potentially leading to issues like mental health problems, substance abuse, and involvement in the criminal justice system later in life. By establishing this grant program, the bill aims to create a more coordinated and effective response system for children exposed to trauma.
If this bill becomes law, communities would have dedicated federal funding to develop and expand services that are specifically designed to mitigate the harm of childhood trauma. This could lead to healthier children, stronger families, and safer communities. If it doesn't pass, many communities might continue to struggle with fragmented or underfunded systems for addressing childhood trauma, potentially allowing its negative impacts to persist and worsen over time.
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This bill matters because adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can have long-lasting negative effects on a child's health, development, and well-being, potentially leading to issues like mental health problems, substance abuse, and involvement in the criminal justice system later in life. By establishing this grant program, the bill aims to create a more coordinated and effective response system for children exposed to trauma.
If this bill becomes law, communities would have dedicated federal funding to develop and expand services that are specifically designed to mitigate the harm of childhood trauma. This could lead to healthier children, stronger families, and safer communities. If it doesn't pass, many communities might continue to struggle with fragmented or underfunded systems for addressing childhood trauma, potentially allowing its negative impacts to persist and worsen over time.
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| AMOUNT | PROGRAM | TYPE | YEARS |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000,000 | Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team Grant Program | discretionary | Fiscal Years 2026-2029 |
Turn the Tide Act
A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish the Adverse Childhood Experiences Re...
Turn the Tide Act