Posts about ACES

Bringing NEAR Science to the Early Childhood Education Community

Last year, in partnership with 80×3 at Greater Twin Cities United Way, FamilyWise adapted our NEAR Science presentation for early …

Our 2023 Family Wellbeing Index

Parenting is hard, even in the best of circumstances. All families need the support of their communities in order to …

Understanding, Hope and Healing through NEAR Sciences

When people first hear about NEAR Science (Neuroscience, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Resilience), the words that make up the …

A Qualitative Evaluation of Minnesota’s ACE Interface Initiative and NEAR Science Efforts

By Anika Reinsch, MPH candidate, University of Minnesota School of Public Health (2020) Since 2013, Minnesota Communities Caring for Children …

What is NEAR Science?

NEAR Science stands for Neurobiology, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Resilience research. NEAR Science represents a paradigm shift in …