Caution: The ACEs screening tools below contain questions regarding sensitive topics. It is recommended that screening for ACEs be done in a safe environment with professional or appropriate support persons immediately available.
ACE Questions with Some Background Information:
Other ACEs/PCEs Resources:
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) (cdc.gov)
- Resilient TN Collaborative: Building Strong Brains
- TN Early Intervention System (TEIS at tn.gov)
- PACEs Connection Resource Center Home – PACEs Connection Resource Center – LibGuides at PACEs Connection
- ACE Fundamentals | ACEs Aware – Take action. Save lives.\
- How Brains are Built: The Core Story of Brain Development – YouTube
- Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University – YouTube
- Research About ACEs, PCEs, and Trauma Responsiveness – LibGuides at Pinetree Institute
- Tufts HOPE – Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences
- What ACEs and PCEs do you have? | PACEsConnection
- What Are ACEs? And How Do They Relate to Toxic Stress? (harvard.edu)
- ACES Training DCS TN.gov
Family and Child Resources
- Services for Children, Youth, Young Adults, and Families (tn.gov)
- Statewide Family Support Network – TN Voices
- About the TDOE (tn.gov)
- National Federation of Families, Family Voice, Family Peer Support
- Family Voices of Tennessee
Infographic
CDC Types of ACES, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Positive Childhood Experiences, TN Department of Health
Trainings Available
1. Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences, VetoViolence Training from the CDC
Groups that participated in this System of Care:
Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (TCCY)
Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS)
Tennessee Early Intervention System (TEIS)
References:
- CDC Vital Signs ACES
- Fast Facts: Preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences | Violence Prevention| Injury Center | CDC
- Creating Positive Childhood Experiences | CDC
- Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) – Pinetree Institute