LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Nearly 50% of children aged 0-17 in the U.S. face adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)1, or potentially traumatic events that occur during childhood, such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction, which can have lasting effects on their health and well-being throughout life. Supporting children through harmful events like ACEs can positively influence a wide range of health outcomes over time, such as reducing mental health challenges, minimizing substance use, and improving overall well-being, ultimately creating a healthier, more resilient generation and breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma.
First 5 California Executive Director Jackie Thu-Huong Wong will join experts from Rescue Agency to show how to effectively educate parents and caregivers about the benefits of addressing ACEs early and how to take essential steps to buffer against the impacts of the toxic stress response.
You’ll leave this complimentary, 60-minute webinar with a better understanding of how to:
- Dive deep into the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and intentions discovered from parents and caregivers during formative research.
- Transform research insights into a behavior change strategy that resonates with overwhelmed and often underserved parents and caregivers.
- Empower parents and caregivers with daily actions that can prevent ACEs and buffer against toxic stress response.
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PANELISTS
Jackie Thu-Huong Wong, MSW (she/her)
Executive Director
First 5 California
In the last three decades, Jackie has worked tirelessly to advocate for equity, health, and education and to eliminate poverty among children, youth, and families in California. Her training as a social worker has resulted in sharing her expertise with diverse communities, specifically as it relates to helping children thrive to achieve their full potential.
Brandon Tate, MBA (he/him)
Sr. Vice President, Group Management Director, Early Childhood Education Programs, Rescue Agency
Brandon is a seasoned strategic communications professional and health marketing expert with 20+ years of experience bringing together insights from partnering with government and nonprofits to design effective, award-winning programs. His work has won over 30 awards, from the Association of National Advertisers and Shorty Social Good Awards to Hermes and Telly Awards. In addition to the 20+ conference presentations where Brandon has presented the results of his work, he has also published articles in peer-reviewed journals, including Health Promotion Practice and Social Marketing Quarterly.
Allison Parsons, Ph.D. (she/her)
Sr. Research Scientist, Rescue Agency
Allison has over 16 years of experience examining the social determinants of health. She has a particular focus on the impacts of structural racism on child and family health outcomes. Allison has worked in area health education centers, community-based Organizations, and the academic medical setting. She has expertise as a qualitative methodologist and is specifically trained as an ethnographer. The research methods she employs center the individual's voice in the design and implementation of interventions. She is committed to conducting research that will ultimately lead to dismantling systems of oppression.
SAVE YOUR SEAT
Attendance is FREE; however, registration is required to attend and is not guaranteed. Priority is given to individuals in government and non-profit organizations. The webinar is live only; a recording will not be available after. We are not accredited to offer CEUs for attending this presentation.