About ACEs Matter
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ACEs Matter is a grassroots, charitable fundraising service for promoting research, education and the means & methods of caring for those affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). We are a trauma and developmentally informed organization led and founded by adults with live experiences. We are a "humanity first" model that focuses childhood experiences in communities that have not been included in the conversation.
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A world without ACEs would be a world filled with compassionate people.
A world with 1 in 6 people having four or more ACEs is a world filled with people who need to meet a compassionate person. ~ Cendie Stanford - Founder & President |
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Who we serve
Communities |
What is an ACE Score?
A 10 question survey about childhood experiences, derived from a 1998 research study.
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Your ACE score can help provide information about potential risks later in life.
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Your ACE score increases the likelihood of potential risks, but it doesn't mean they always happen.
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ACEs usually do not happen in isolation and multiple ACEs increases potential risks and their impact.
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Experiencing trauma at any age can lead to Post Traumatic Disorder or PTSD.
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Our bodies and brain store trauma until we find healthy ways to cope and heal.
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Adverse Childhood Experiences
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Events that happened to you
Emotional Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Physical Abuse
Emotional Neglect
Physical Neglect |
Events you witnessed
Divorce, Abandonment, Death
Family/Domestic Violence
Drug or Substance Abuse
Family Member or Parental Mental Illness
Parental Criminal Behavior or Jail/Prison |
Other toxic stress inducing events
Natural/Manmade Disaster
Medical Trauma
Community Crime & Violence
Being Bullied
War Terrorism
Foster Care |
What is PCE Score?
PCEs stands for Positive Childhood Experiences, and they help buffer against the effects of traumatic experiences.
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Having emotional supports as a child made traumatic experiences less impactful on individuals later in life.
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Children who have PCEs become adults who are comfortable seeking emotional and mental health support.
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Positive Childhood Experiences
Count the number of PCEs you experienced in your childhood. The total becomes your PCE score.
The ability to talk with family about feelings.
The sense that family is supportive during difficult times.
The enjoyment of participation on community traditions.
Feeling a sense of belonging in high school.
Feeling supported by friends.
Having at least two non-parent adults who genuinely scared.
Feeling safe protected by an adult in the home.
