Welcome to the Michigan ACE Initiative
We are a statewide coalition of cross-sector partners committed to raising awareness of the prevalence and impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Michigan’s children and communities. We provide ACE-aware, trauma-informed training and education and develop and implement programs to foster protective factors and build resilience among Michigan’s children who have experienced trauma and adversity.
News & Events
2026 MIACE Conference – Agenda & Conference Program
- Thursday, May 21; 9:00 am-3:30 pm
- Location: The Kirkhof College of Nursing in the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences; 301 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Slide Decks | Handouts | Resources
- Opening Keynote: Crystal Cederna; The Public Health Crisis of Pediatric Mental Health
- Breakout Session 1: ACEs 101 How Experiences Shape Our Health
- Breakout Session 2: Understanding Substance Use Data in MI
- Breakout Session 3: Policy Levers that Drive Meaningful Change and Move the Needle on ACEs
- Breakout Session 4: Building Cultural Humility into Your Programs and Services
- MIACE Data Dashboard Brief: How were tracking childhood experiences in MI
- Early Childhood Courts Proven Solutions for Infants, Toddlers and Families
- MI Early Childhood Courts Infographic: Ensuring families stay together and receive supports to THRIVE
Sponsorship Prospectus (click here)
- We are seeking Financial Contributions to support the 2026 MIACE conference, its programs, and infrastructure.
- Leverage your work and the MIACE framework to align with the Initiative’s focus areas and make a meaningful impact through a sponsorship or poster presentation.
MIACE Partner Demographic Survey: Please complete a short survey to help us understand the sectors and geographic regions that MIACE serves.
Youth Survey Data can guide the development of ACE Prevention Strategies in Michigan. Click here to learn more about our state’s Youth Survey tools.