Childhood Experiences in Wisconsin
Children are born with the potential to do great things for themselves, their family, and their community. Early life experiences, both positive and negative, have a large impact on their relationships, sense of self, and perceptions of the world around them. These experiences also affect health as an adult.
Everyone can play a role in ensuring Wisconsin children have a good start. On this page, you'll find information on how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and positive childhood experiences (PCEs) have lasting impacts on health and behavior. Information is also included on preventing and addressing the harms of ACEs at the individual and community level.
ACEs in Wisconsin
Early adversity is connected to poor health later in life.
Addressing ACEs
Early intervention can prevent and treat ACEs.
PCEs in Wisconsin
PCEs like safe relationships are important for children.
ACEs and PCEs data
- Positive Childhood Experiences and Adult Mental Health: Learn more about how PCEs reduce the risk of poor mental health in Wisconsin adults.
- Adverse Childhood Experiences in Wisconsin: 2011 – 2015 Behavioral Risk Factor Survey Findings: Learn more about how the risk of negative health outcomes changes based on the number of ACEs a person has for Wisconsin adults.
- Adverse Childhood Experiences, Positive Childhood Experiences, and Adult Health: Study of the impact of PCEs on physical and mental health and the interaction with ACEs in Wisconsin adults