A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish the Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team grant program, and for other purposes.

# Summary of S. 1897: Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team Grant Program **What the bill would do:** This bill would create a new federal grant program to help local communities establish "Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Teams" (ACE Response Teams). These teams would work to identify and support children who have experienced trauma or difficult circumstances—such as abuse, neglect, or household instability—and connect them with mental health services and other resources. The program would be added to the existing Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, a longstanding federal law that funds various law enforcement and crime prevention initiatives. **Who it affects and key provisions:** The program would primarily benefit children in participating communities, their families, and local agencies involved in child welfare, education, and public health.

The grants would likely go to police departments, social service agencies, schools, or community organizations to fund these response teams. The bill aims to address trauma early in a child's life to improve outcomes and potentially reduce future crime and behavioral problems. **Current status:** As of now, S. 1897 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH).