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ARIZONA ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES

AZ · EIN 850823525 · $1.1M rev · operational · azaces.org
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Arizona Adverse Childhood Experiences is a nonprofit organization focused on addressing the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) through education, training, and community engagement. They serve healthcare professionals, educators, and community leaders across Arizona, promoting trauma-informed practices and resilience-building strategies to improve outcomes for children and families affected by trauma.

activities · 20

what they do

direct service · 6
  • Conferences, Summits, and Webinars
    Hosts annual summits, such as the 12th Annual ACES & Resilience Summit, and organizes specialized events like a Medical Professional Summit focused on ACEs and trauma-informed care. The organization also hosts various webinars on trauma-informed care and organizational impact.
  • Hosting Summits and Meetings
    Hosts annual summits, such as the 12th Annual ACES & Resilience Summit, and organizes events like the Medical Professional Summit focused on ACEs and trauma-informed care. The organization also holds quarterly meetings for networking and updates.
  • Hosting Summits, Meetings, and Webinars
    Hosts the Annual ACES & Resilience Summit, quarterly meetings for networking and updates, and various webinars on trauma-informed care and organizational impact. The Southern Arizona Trauma Informed Network (SATIN) also hosts monthly online trainings.
  • Resilience Empowerment Project (REP) for Schools Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & Families
    Serves school administrators, board leadership, educators, school and child care staff, and students, impacting 38,213 students and providing training to 1,124 educators across 57 schools. The program also includes a Resilience Ambassador Program where a chosen individual from participating schools acts as a liaison and receives ongoing support and professional development in trauma-informed approaches.
  • Southern Arizona Trauma Informed Network (SATIN)
    Hosts monthly online trainings as part of its efforts to promote trauma-informed practices.
  • Southern Arizona Trauma Informed Network (SATIN) Trainings
    The Southern Arizona Trauma Informed Network (SATIN) hosts monthly online trainings to further trauma-informed practices.
research · 3
  • Conducting Research and Publishing Reports Adverse Childhood Experiences Research & Reporting
    Conducts research on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Arizona, identifying prevalence rates among adults, children, and teens. The organization publishes various documents and fact sheets, including "From ACEs to Action," "The Price of ACEs," and a "Mental Health and Well-being CoP Playbook."
  • Publishing Research and Data on ACEs in Arizona Adverse Childhood Experiences Research & Reporting
    Conducts and publishes research on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Arizona, identifying that 57.5% of adults, 31.1% of children, and 44.4% of teens have experienced two or more ACEs. This includes publishing documents such as "Mental Health and Well-being CoP Playbook," "From ACEs to Action," "The Price of ACEs," "ACEs in Arizona," "ACEs," and an "ACEs Fact Sheet."
  • Research and Publication of ACEs Data Adverse Childhood Experiences Research & Reporting
    Identifies and highlights statistics on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in Arizona, including that 57.5% of adults, 31.1% of children, and 44.4% of teens have experienced two or more ACEs. The organization publishes documents such as "Mental Health and Well-being CoP Playbook," "From ACEs to Action," "The Price of ACEs," "ACEs in Arizona," "ACEs," and an "ACEs Fact Sheet."
capacity building · 11
  • Certified ACEs Trainer Program
    Expands its community of Certified ACEs Trainers through a "Training of Trainers" program, providing a 5-day virtual training program, four virtual training course options, and official certification to train communities using Arizona ACEs Consortium Curricula. Certified trainers receive ongoing support, access to training materials, and an optional listing on the Arizona ACEs website.
  • Community Resilience Building and Training Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & Families
    Works collaboratively with state, county, and private organizations to build community resilience through human engagement and training, impacting 43 community organizations. This includes providing training series to implement trauma-responsive approaches and specialized training focused on engaging families in resilience-building practices and supporting caregivers.
  • Delivering Trauma-Responsive Training for Educators and Schools Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & Families
    Provides training series to implement trauma-responsive approaches, including specialized training focused on engaging families in resilience-building practices and supporting caregivers. The REP for Schools program serves school administrators, educators, and staff, having provided training to 1,124 educators across 57 schools and positively impacted 38,213 students.
  • Hosting Webinars on Trauma-Informed Care
    Hosts webinars on various aspects of trauma-informed care, including topics such as "Journey of a Trauma Informed Organization," "The Impact of Being Trauma Informed on Our Spheres of Influence," "Trauma Informed Care Begins with You," and "What does it mean to be trauma informed?"
  • Organizational Trauma-Informed Certification Program Trauma-Informed Care Training for IDD Providers
    Offers a 2 to 3-year Trauma-Informed & Resilient Organizational Certificate project, providing one-on-one support to organizations to increase awareness and understanding of trauma and toxic stress. This structured program includes ongoing support and has impacted 43 community organizations.
  • Providing Trauma-Informed Organizational Training and Certification Trauma-Informed Care Training for IDD Providers
    Offers a 2 to 3-year Trauma-Informed & Resilient Organizational Certificate project, providing one-on-one support to organizations to increase awareness and understanding of trauma and toxic stress. This program includes a structured three-year program with ongoing support and has impacted 43 community organizations.
  • Providing Trauma-Informed Training Series Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & Families
    Provides training series to implement trauma-responsive approaches, including specialized training focused on engaging families in resilience-building practices and supporting caregivers. These trainings are co-created with educators and mental health professionals.
  • Resilience Empowerment Project (REP) for Schools Trauma-Informed Counseling for Youth & Families
    Operates the Resilience Empowerment Project (REP) for Schools, serving school administrators, educators, and students. This program has positively impacted 38,213 students and provided training to 1,124 educators across 57 schools, including a Resilience Ambassador Program for ongoing support and professional development.
  • Training and Certifying ACEs Trainers
    Expands its community of Certified ACEs Trainers through a "Training of Trainers" program, providing a 5-day virtual training program, four virtual training course options, and official certification to train communities using Arizona ACEs Consortium Curricula. Certified trainers receive ongoing support, including access to a dedicated online site with training materials, a private online Trainer Support Network, and one-on-one coaching.
  • Training and Certifying ACEs Trainers
    Expands its community of Certified ACEs Trainers through a "Training of Trainers" program, providing a 5-day virtual training program, four virtual course options, and official certification to train communities using Arizona ACEs Consortium Curricula. Certified trainers receive ongoing support, including access to a private online network, training materials, and one-on-one coaching.
  • Trauma-Informed & Resilient Organizational Certificate Program Trauma-Informed Care Training for IDD Providers
    Offers a 2 to 3-year Trauma-Informed & Resilient Organizational Certificate project, providing one-on-one support to organizations to increase awareness and understanding of trauma and toxic stress, with a structured three-year program and ongoing support.
strategies · 13

how they think

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named programs · 3

what they call their work

ACEs Certified Trainer Program
Training for healthcare professionals and educators to become certified trainers in ACEs science and trauma-informed care.
REP for Schools
A structured program providing training and support for school staff to implement trauma-informed practices in educational settings.
Resilience Empowerment Project
A comprehensive program that trains educators and community leaders in trauma-informed practices to support children affected by ACEs.
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • ASU The Faithful City Partner — Rev. Sanghoon Yoo, MSW, MDiv from ASU The Faithful City chairs the Arizona Trauma Informed Faith Community Network.
  • Arizona ACEs Consortium Coalition — The Arizona ACEs Consortium brings together over 1000 individuals and organizations.
  • CDC Partner — Collaborated on The ACE Study
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — References CDC data on childhood trauma as a public health crisis.
  • First Things First Funder — Sponsor of the 12th Annual ACES & Resilience Summit.
  • Foundation for Community and Health Funder — Sponsor of the 12th Annual ACES & Resilience Summit.
  • GOYFF Funder — Sponsor of the 12th Annual ACES & Resilience Summit.
  • Helios Funder — Sponsor of the 12th Annual ACES & Resilience Summit.
  • Human Healthy Horizons Funder — Sponsor of the 12th Annual ACES & Resilience Summit.
  • Kaiser Permanente Partner — Collaborated on The ACE Study
  • MIKID Funder — Sponsor of the 12th Annual ACES & Resilience Summit.
  • SATIN Partner — Holds monthly online trainings in partnership with the organization.
  • Southwest Human Development Funder — Sponsor of the 12th Annual ACES & Resilience Summit.
  • Southwest Human Development Funder — Sponsor of the Medical Professional Summit.