Evaluation of the Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences Data to Action Project

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including exposure to violence, separation of family members, and homelessness, among other traumatic events, often lead to long-term negative impacts on physical and mental health. According to 2018 data, more than 40 percent of New Jersey (NJ) children had experienced at least one ACE, and 18 percent had experienced at least two. Through funding from CDC to support the Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Data to Action project, the Center for Health Care Strategies will lead a statewide collaboration to (1) improve the ACE surveillance infrastructure by leveraging existing data systems, (2) implement effective strategies to prevent ACEs, (3) and inform program and policy changes that are responsive to local needs. CSHP will serve as program evaluator, working in close collaboration with CHCS and the program partners to track and measure process and outcomes indicators. CSHP will take a formative approach to evaluation, providing actionable quarterly feedback on productivity and outcomes to program leadership over the course of the project.