TAKE THE ACE's QUIZ WITH TOXIC STRESS ? IS YOUR CHILD LIVING

    Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) can leave lasting emotional scars.

    Signs your child may be living with toxic stress include:

     

            • Depression
            • Harm toward self or others
            • Bed wetting
            • Anger towards self or others
            • School behavioral issues

      Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) can leave lasting emotional scars.

       

      Signs your child may be living with toxic stress include:

        • Depression
        • Harm toward self or others
        • Bed wetting
        • Anger towards self or others
        • School behavioral issues

       

       

      ``Adverse Childhood Experience's (ACE's) are the single greatest unaddressed public health threat facing our nation today.``

      Dr. Robert Block, the former President of the American Academy of Pediatrics

      ``Adverse Childhood Experience's are the single greatest unaddressed public health threat facing our nation today``

      Dr. Robert Block, the former president of the American Academy of Pediatrics

      WHAT IS YOUR ACE SCORE

      Fill out the questionnaire below.

      CHILDREN WHO HAVE 4 OR MORE ACE's ARE

      14x

      MORE LIKELY TO ATTEMPT SUICIDE

      11x

      MORE LIKELY TO USE INTRAVENOUS DRUG USE

      4x

      MORE LIKELY TO HAVE BEGUN INTERCOURSE BY AGE 15

      4x

      MORE LIKELY TO DEVELOP DEPRESSION

      CHILDREN WHO HAVE 4 OR MORE ACE's ARE

      14x

      MORE LIKELY TO ATTEMPT SUICIDE

      11x

      MORE LIKELY TO USE INTRAVENOUS DRUG USE

      4x

      MORE LIKELY TO HAVE BEGUN INTERCOURSE BY AGE 15

      4x

      MORE LIKELY TO DEVELOP DEPRESSION

      BUILDING RESILIENCE CAN HELP OVER COME ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES.

      Keys to building resilience.

      BUILDING RESILIENCE CAN HELP OVER COME ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES.

      Keys to building resilience.

      Brain, Mind & Body Connection

      Exercise, yoga, mindfulness, deep breathing can repair the connections that can become damaged when trauma occurs

      POSITIVE SOCIAL CONNECTIONS

      Engaging in a team atmosphere, finding mentors and connecting with peers

      CONFIDENCE

      Confidence is empowering. Feeling empowered can greatly reduce anxiety.

      EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

      Learning to recognize and deal with their emotions

      SPORTS INHERENTLY PROVIDE THE TOOLS TO BUILD RESILIENCE.

      SPORTS INHERENTLY PROVIDE THE TOOLS TO BUILD RESILIENCE.

      If your child is showing signs of Adverse Childhood Experiences and this child is currently being fostered, you are currently receiving Temporary assistance for Needy Families, resides in a group home or is living at or below 150% of the federal poverty level please nominate your child by filling out the form below.

      NOMINATE A CHILD FOR A SPORTS PROGRAM

      NOMINATE A CHILD FOR A SPORTS PROGRAM