WELCOME TO ACES AT A GLANCE |
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As an ACEs Aware grantee, AAP-CA3 is dedicated to providing you with quality resources, worthwhile events and trainings, and information in one comprehensive location.
We know there is a lot of information out there and we hope to be your one-stop-shop for everything ACEs.
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HOPE Series: Social and Civic Engagement to Develop a Sense of Belonging and Connectedness |
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In this third part of our four-part series on The Four Building Blocks of HOPE, we are going to discuss the importance engagement plays in developing a sense of belonging and connectedness.
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AAP Policy Statement Trauma-Informed Care in Child Health Systems |
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Recent progress in understanding the lifelong effects of early childhood adversities has clarified the need for an organized strategy to identify and intervene with children, adolescents, and families who may be at risk for maladaptive responses. Trauma-informed care (TIC) in child health care operationalizes the biological evidence of toxic stress with the insights of attachment and resilience to enhance health care delivery to mitigate the effects of trauma.
Read the full policy statement below.
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AAP Pediatricians Stand Firm on Masking For the 21/22 School Year |
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In recent weeks, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued guidelines for children heading back to the classroom for the 2021-22 school year. In the statement, they emphasized how critical it is for all eligible individuals ages 12 years and up to get vaccinated. The discouraging news is that only 25% of 12-15-year olds are fully vaccinated, yet the vast majority are headed back to in-person school. And the under-12 set do not yet have a firm day, month, or year for when they will be eligible to receive a vaccine.
Read the full article below.
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Simone Biles’ Story From the Lens of HOPE |
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Her story offers profound illustrations of HOPE: ACEs, PCEs, and resilience. The New York Times published an insightful article about her life on Sunday, July 25. From the lens of HOPE, here is what we learned:
She has a high ACEs score. Her mother had a severe substance use problem. Simone suffered from food insecurity. Her home life was disrupted when she was placed in foster care. She was sexually abused as a teenager. This is her public story; there may well have been other issues growing up.
Read the full blog post by following the link below.
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New Data Report: 264,000 Medi-Cal Beneficiaries Screened for ACEs |
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In July, the ACEs Aware initiative released “ACEs Aware Screening, Training, and Certification Progress: July 2021 Update.” This new data report details the number of Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) screenings conducted in California between January 1, 2020, and September 30, 2020, and the number of providers who completed the “Becoming ACEs Aware in California” online training between December 4, 2019, and March 31, 2021.
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California Launches Largest Free School Lunch Program in U.S. |
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When classrooms in California reopen for the fall term, all 6.2 million public school students will have the option to eat school meals for free, regardless of their family’s income.
Read the full article by following the link below.
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California Becomes First State to Fund Pilot Efforts in Universal Basic Income |
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Universal basic income was championed by Martin Luther King Jr., promoted by Silicon Valley citizens as the “social vaccine for the 21st century” and endorsed by 2016 presidential candidate Andrew Yang, but it has never really caught on.
Read the full article by following the link below.
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California Makes It Easier For Low-Income Residents To Get and Keep Free Health Coverage |
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The 2021-22 state budget deal includes several provisions that will make it easier to get on and stay on Medi-Cal, including the elimination of the asset test. Everyone 50 and over will be eligible, regardless of immigration status. And new mothers will be allowed to remain on Medi-Cal for one year after giving birth, up from 60 days.
Read the full article below.
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Resources To Help You Support Your Patients |
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FindHelp.org: A Searchable Database To Find Assistance |
Find food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs, including new programs for the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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A Roadmap for Talking with Families About Child’s Development |
Conversations about developmental screening results and concerns can be time-consuming and anxiety-provoking for families and pediatric primary care providers, early educators, and home visitors. |
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This simple checklist will walk you through assessing if the decision you are making, policy you are creating, or tool you are considering is HOPE-informed. As you consider moving forward, ask yourself if your decision, policy, or tool accomplishes the things listed in the checklist. |
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Four Building Blocks of HOPE Reflection Worksheet |
Instructions: Reflect on positive aspects of your life that fit each of the four building blocks and select the boxes provided next to each building block that you feel you have in your life. |
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Building Blocks For Health |
These four building blocks are important factors in growing up healthy. Share what’s working & your provider will brainstorm with you for solutions to anything that not working. |
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Highlights From Recent Trainings/Webinars
(We watched them in case you didn't have time to!)
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ACEs Aware: The Science of ACEs and Toxic Stress (Part 2) |
- Explain the importance of addressing early childhood adversity and its impact on long-term health outcomes.
- Apply the science behind how ACEs and toxic stress can impact brain health and lead to increased risk of ACE-Associated Health Conditions.
- Implement trauma-informed clinical practice changes based on proven science-informed design principles of reducing sources of stress, strengthening core skills, and building responsible relationships.
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ACEs Aware: The Trauma-Informed Network of Care Roadmap: A Guide for Strengthening Community Relationships |
- Discusses the purpose of the Network of Care Roadmap.
- Provides guidance on the key elements supporting a robust trauma-informed network of care and to support the health and well-being of children, adults, and families.
- Shares actionable steps and milestones for providers and community-based organizations to grow cross-sector networks of care designed to address the health impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress.
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Upcoming Webinars/Events/Trainings
(Skimmed down so you know these are worthwhile!)
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Transforming Our Tomorrow:
2021 Virtual Conference
August 10-12, 2021
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Supplemental Provider Training – Orange County Region
August 19, 2021
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Professional Credit Available
Registration Required
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12th Annual Early Childhood Mental Health Conference - We Can't Wait!
Emerging from COVID, Conflict and Chaos: Creating a Resilient Future for our Children and Communities
September 23-25, 2021
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2021 Rural ACEs Virtual Summit
September 29-30
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Supplemental Provider Training – Non-regional/Extra Option
August 25, 2021
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Professional Credit Available
Registration Required
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