# Event Details - **Event Name**: Maryville & Sexton Inst. present ACEs: Helping Families Build Resilience - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 12:15 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Learn how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress can affect children's health and development, featuring Jennifer Samartano.About this EventWHY ATTENDLearn how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress can affect children's health and development - and how families and communities can help children build resilience and hope. The seminar includes a screening of "Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope," followed by a panel discussion.Resilience is a one-hour documentary that explores the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences. The documentary examines toxic stress and how it negatively alters the brains and bodies of children, putting them at greater risk for disease, homelessness, Pr*son time, and early death, if left unattended.PROGRAM8:30 a.m. Registration and breakfast9:00 a.m. Presentation on ACEs9:30 a.m. Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope*10:45 a.m. Panel Discussion12:15 p.m. Evaluations and conclusionAbout Jennifer Samartano, Speaker and Panel ModeratorJennifer is a prevention specialist with Prevent Child Abuse Illinois and program manager for its child sexual abuse prevention programs. She collaborates with community partners, advocates for children and promotes child abuse prevention throughout northern Illinois. She is also a certified facilitator and instructor for Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children program.Jennifer serves on several child protection boards and committees and previously worked as a child and family advocate supporting children affected by sexual abuse. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from Loyola University and a master’s degree in nonprofit management and leadership from Walden University.For more information, contact Nancy Woulfe at Woulfen@maryvilleacademy.org https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7942a5f0-a6d2-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1110-h740-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7975c3e0-a6d2-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w572-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-plaines/maryville-and-sexton-inst-present-aces-helping-families-build-resilience/100001998675170237 - **Event Categories**: fitness, science-fair, Business, health-wellness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours 45 minutes - Location: Maryville Academy - Stevens Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Des Plaines - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Maryville Academy - Stevens Center - **lat**: 42.0695397 - **long**: -87.8997646 - **full address**: Maryville Academy - Stevens Center, 1150 N. River Road, Des Plaines, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Maryville & Sexton Inst. present ACEs: Helping Families Build Resilience - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/e4c127d8dbb27db06f65eac206b1adece919e6df41b3a4391cc9022261267012-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787745785 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Maryville & Sexton Inst. present ACEs: Helping Families Build Resilience being held? - **A:** Maryville & Sexton Inst. present ACEs: Helping Families Build Resilience takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 12:15 pm at Maryville Academy - Stevens Center, 1150 N. River Road, Des Plaines, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Maryville & Sexton Inst. present ACEs: Helping Families Build Resilience? - **A:** Maryville & Sexton Inst. present ACEs: Helping Families Build Resilience is organized by Maryville. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Maryville & Sexton Inst. present ACEs: Helping Families Build Resilience is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Des Plaines, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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