Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Now A Required Training Topic

FROM NYS OCFS: On January 6, 2021 Parts 414, 416, and 417 and Subparts 418-1 and 418-2 of Title 18 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR) were amended to include adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) as a required training topic for child care providers. All parts of the regulations have been updated and are posted on the OCFS website at: https://www.ocfs.ny.gov/programs/childcare/regulations/

This regulatory change is necessary to inform child care operators, program directors, employees and assistants of family day care homes, group family day care homes, school-age child care programs and child day care centers of the additional professional development topic that was added to the existing statutorily required topics. Obtaining training in ACEs will assist child care professionals with gaining a deeper understanding of the effects of trauma, and with developing strategies for nurturing resiliency in children.

As you know, state statute requires child care providers to receive 30 hours of training every two years. This has not changed.  ACEs has simply been added to the existing required training topics that must be covered within the 30 hours of training you obtain every two years. 

If you have any questions about this change, please reach out to your regulator.