Younger maternal age at childbirth, specifically age 24 and younger, is linked to a higher risk of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) for children aged 6 to 17, according to a study analyzing data from the 2022 National Survey of Children’s Health involving 32,092 children. The research found that children born to younger mothers faced significantly increased odds of experiencing ACEs, with the odds ratio reaching 3.20 when adjusted for child-level factors and 2.14 when also considering family-level factors. In a fully adjusted model, the odds remained at 2.05. The study indicated that emotional support from parents did not mitigate the risk of ACEs for these children. The findings suggest that the intersection of structural disadvantage and early parenthood heightens risk for young families. The study emphasizes the need for interventions that provide support services for caregivers and enhance structural resources such as income, housing, childcare, and behavioral health services to better assist young families.