On December 14, 2021, three ACEs Aware Network of Care grantees shared their successes promoting ACE screenings, sustainable trauma-informed networks to mitigate toxic stress. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris listened to each presentation with an opportunity to ask the grantees targeted questions about what their efforts have accomplished for their communities through their Planning or Implementation Networks of Care grants.
Grantee Events
Grantees across the state are developing supplemental trainings and webinars to support the mission of ACEs Aware.

Grantee Spotlight Webinars
On Wednesday June 16, 2021, three ACEs Aware grantees shared their successes promoting ACE screenings, sustainable trauma-informed systems-level changes, and self-care and resilience to health and human services staff during their grant activities.
Three ACEs Aware grantees shared their successes promoting ACE screenings, sustainable trauma-informed systems-level changes, and self-care and resilience to health and human services staff during their grant activities. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris listened to each presentation with an opportunity to ask the grantees targeted questions about what they are learning and how their promising practices can inform the ACEs Aware initiative.
Grantee Core Trainings
The Pediatric Resiliency Collaborative (PeRC) provides Adverse Childhood Experience (ACEs) training for pediatric providers and clinic staff. Through the support of the ACEs Aware initiative, PeRC has developed a framework for training clinics and community partners for this training series.
This training may be taken at any time.
Training 1: Introduction to ACEs and Resilience
Training 2: Secondary Traumatic Stress and Self-Care
Training 3: Strategies for Patient Engagement
Training 4: ACEs Aware Clinical Workforce Training
This Core training series from Futures Without Violence offers healthcare providers a unique opportunity to learn about how to prevent and respond to ACEs in clinical settings, using evidence-based tools and trauma informed strategies that promote family resiliency.
UCSF Benioff has created an ACEs Core training that focuses on ACEs and trauma informed pediatric care. The training qualifies for up to 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) + 4.0 American Board of Pediatrics MOC Part 2 points.
Grantee Supplemental Trainings
This 4-module supplemental training series is developed by RCHC and designed for health care teams interested in screening for ACEs and applying trauma-informed care in their practice.
This training from First 5 Alameda County explains ACEs and their prevalence, health disparities in the data, toxic stress physiology, and related impacts on health, including underlying biological mechanisms. This training is intended for Medi-Cal providers.
This training from Tri-City Mental Health will delve into how we each play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of children, adults, families, and communities. The training includes self-care information, strategies, and resources to prevent and address the impact of ACEs and toxic stress and unlock the potential of the next generation.
This series from La Clinica de La Raza offers tools for medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, medical assistants, health educators, other women’s health team members to learn how to best care for our patients, to care for ourselves, and to connect with the purpose, meaning, and joy in our work.
This 12-lecture series from the Landon Pediatric Foundation is recommended for primary care providers and anyone who have an interest in ACEs and trauma-informed care. The lecture series includes several supplemental trainings certified by the CA Office of the Surgeon General (CA-OSG).
This supplemental training series from Futures Without Violence offers healthcare providers a unique opportunity to learn about how to prevent and respond to ACEs in clinical settings, using evidence-based tools and trauma informed strategies that promote family resiliency.
This webinar from the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children – California ACEs Academy will discuss opportunities for ACEs screening implementation in the medical setting, identify evidence-informed clinical approaches for responding to ACEs within pediatric and family medicine practice, and present effective strategies for responding to ACEs through community partnerships.
This webinar from the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children – California ACEs Academy discusses the power of preventing ACEs and explores topics related to ACEs such as corporal punishment and the spiritual impact of trauma.
This training from Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services provides information on the vulnerability and resilience of young children in relation to brain development and ACEs. The training is culturally sensitive to the experiences of children with multiple ACEs.
This 7-module virtual supplemental training from Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services addresses ACEs, their prevalence, and trauma-informed care in Indigenous communities of California. The content of these modules support screening for ACEs and treatment of toxic stress in Indigenous communities.