Adverse Childhood Experiences, by Type and Household CSHCN (Children with Special Health Care Needs) Status

Year(s): Wave 4: Jun 2022

CaliforniaPercent
Type of ACEHouseholds with CSHCNHouseholds without CSHCNAll Households
Basic Needs Not Met9.5%2.5%4.7%
Often Felt Unloved or Unsupported12.8%2.7%5.9%
Parents or Guardians Were Divorced or Separated21.3%16.7%18.2%
Witnessed Domestic Violence13.2%5.5%7.9%
Household Member Served Time in Jail10.2%6.2%7.4%
Household Member Was Mentally Ill18.8%8.4%11.7%
Household Member Abused Alcohol or Drugs15.1%6.9%9.5%
Experienced Physical Abuse at Home7.4%1.5%3.3%
Experienced Verbal Abuse at Home8.0%1.9%3.8%
Experienced Sexual Abuse5.9%2.3%3.4%