ACEs Aware

Without intervention, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can create long-term physical, mental, and behavioral risks.

The good news is, healthcare providers have a unique opportunity to prevent and respond to ACEs in clinical settings, using evidence-based tools and trauma-informed strategies that promote family resiliency.

Futures Without Violence is a grantee of the ACEs Aware initiative, providing Core and Supplemental training that enables Medi-Cal providers to earn an ACEs Aware certification, allowing them to bill for ACE screening.

Note: This training series NOT limited to California providers, we welcome anyone interested in learning more about ACEs to attend!

There are two pathways to certification:

OPTION 1: Participate in the CORE training series, which includes viewing all three CORE training session recordings, reviewing all associated materials and completing the Evaluation Form;

• Session 1 (pre-recorded): Addressing ACEs and Toxic Stress: Understanding CUES to Support Families and Patients
  • Watch the Pre-Recording Now
  • View Slides and Materials Here
• Session 2 (on-demand): Increasing Staff Capacity: Trauma-Informed Care Begins with Health Care Providers & Staff
  • Watch the Recording Now
  • View Slides and Materials Here
• Session 3 (on-demand): Equity & Trauma-Informed Practices Are Essential to Our ACE Work With Families
  • Watch the Recording Now
  • View Slides and Materials Here 
• Complete the Core Training Evaluation Form here.

OPTION 2: Review ACES Aware Core training handout before attending or participating in the SUPPLEMENTAL series, which includes attending/viewing three SUPPLEMENTAL trainings, reviewing all associated materials and completing the Evaluation Form.

• Session 1 (on-demand): Engaging People Who Use Intimate Partner Violence
  • Watch the Recording Now
  • View Slides and Materials Here 
• Session 2 (on-demand): Systems Change and Partnership Recommendations
  • Watch the Recording Now 
  • View Slides and Materials Here 
• Session 3 (on-demand): Universal Education for DV/IPV- Considerations for Implementation and Reimbursement
  • Watch the Recording Now 
  • View Slides and Materials Here 
• Complete the Core Training Evaluation Form here.

ACEs Aware Provider Engagement Session Recordings and Materials:

• Session 1 (on-demand): Screening Adolescents for ACEs: Developmental Considerations
  • Watch the Recording Now 
  • View Slides and Materials Here 

• Session 2 (on-demand): Understanding and Addressing Intimate Partner Violence in Health Care Settings
  • Watch the Recording Now
  • View Slides and Materials Here

Questions? Contact futuresacesaware@gmail.com