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Introduction

The State of California has launched an important new initiative called ACEs Aware.  The purpose of this effort is to work with Medi-Cal providers to increase understanding about the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on children’s development, and to connect providers to networks in which children can be screened for ACEs and referred to services that can treat and heal the effects ACEs.  FIRST 5 Santa Clara County is taking the lead on communication and provider engagement in the county as part of the ACEs Aware Initiative grant from the state.

You are receiving this survey because you have taken part in the State’s 2-hour training on ACEs screening (i.e., Becoming ACEs Aware in California training) or you may be interested in taking part in a training like this.  This survey will help us understand your interest in completing the ACEs training, as well as ways in which we can help support you in your work with children and families. Please complete this survey by February 27, 2021.

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* 1.  Please provide your name, organization, and position title.

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* 2. Have you ever participated in training about screening children for ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)?

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* 3. Why did you participate in the State’s ACEs training on screening? Please select the option that most closely describes your role in implementing ACEs as a screening method.

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* 4. Have you started to screen children and families in your care for ACEs?

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* 5. When the ACEs screening reveals that children and families in your care are at-risk, what steps do you take to support them?

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* 6. What are the most important things that practitioners should know about ACEs?

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* 7. What is the best way to raise awareness of ACEs among healthcare providers?

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* 8. Next, take a moment and read the following description:

Through ACEs Aware, family doctors, pediatricians, and obstetricians combine their knowledge and expertise with that of therapists, counselors, and mental health professionals, creating a full continuum of care to screen, treat, and heal young patients coping with trauma and toxic stress.

ACEs Aware offer providers the following:

·       Tools, trainings, and a community of practice to prepare you to better understand ACEs.

·       Direct connections between health and behavioral health providers to meet your patients’ needs in a timely manner.

·       A broad and comprehensive network of care that includes a diverse array of social service organizations, children and family services, and others who can help address ACEs early.


Does this description make sense? What edits or changes would you suggest?

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* 9. What are some of the barriers that you foresee or have experienced in implementing ACEs screening and referrals to early intervention/treatment services for children and families in your care?

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* 10.  In an effort to coordinate ACEs screening, treatment and healing efforts, FIRST 5 Santa Clara County is participating in the ACEs Aware Convening Collaborative to build a network of providers to interrupt the cycle of trauma.

What are some of the ways you would like to participate in our network to improve the socio-emotional wellbeing of children and families in our community? Check all that apply.

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* 11. If we were to schedule times for you to participate in any of the above, what would be the best blocks of time for us to schedule sessions (*please note that sessions will not be longer than 1.5 hours)?

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