NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County Opens New Center To Provide Specialized, Trauma-Informed Care For Children At Risk Of Abuse & Neglect

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County opened the Advocacy, Care, and Engagement (ACE) Center, a new clinical practice dedicated to the evaluation, treatment, prevention, and education surrounding child abuse and neglect. The ACE Center is currently providing care to children and families across Brooklyn. The goal is to reduce the risk of recurrent harm, avoid missed injuries, and conversely prevent the misattribution of accidental injuries or medical conditions as abuse. Care is family-centered and coordinated, with strong connections to behavioral health, recovery services, and community-based supports.

The ACE Center provides specialized, evidence-based medical evaluations and a coordinated systems . . .