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 three pathways to certification:

OPTION 1: *New Option for June 2022* Particpiate in the live CORE training series, which includes listening to the pre-recorded training session and attending the two live sessions, 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: Increasing Staff Capacity: Trauma-Informed Care Begins with Health Care Providers & Staff (Must watch either June 2022 or November 2021 Sessions 2 &3)
  • June 2022 Session: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 12pmPST
    • Watch Recording Here
    • View Slides and Materials Here
    • Complete Day 1 Evaluation Form Here
  • Previous Session: November 2021
    • Watch the Recording Now
    • View Slides and Materials Here
    • Complete the Core Training Evaluation Form here.
• Session 3: Equity & Trauma-Informed Practices Are Essential to Our ACE Work With Families
  • June 2022 Session: Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 12pmPST
    • Watch Recording Here
    • View Slides and Materials Here
    • Complete Day 2 Evaluation Form Here
  • Previous Session: November 2021
    • Watch the Recording Now
    • View Slides and Materials Here 
    • Complete the Core Training Evaluation Form here

**Please note that Evaluations must be completed for Sessions 2&3 in order to receive credit for training. Please take evaluation that corresponds with the Session you watched, either June 2022 or November 2021.**

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