Welcome to ACEs Matter
Our Mission: Spread Awareness
In our own words,
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are toxic stress inducing experiences and events that can negatively influence how the child EVOLVES mentally, physically, spiritually, and financially.
About ACES
And How They Effect Us Throughout Our Lives?
ACES stands for "Adverse Childhood Experiences," These are traumatic experiences such as: Neglect, Household Violence, Substance Abuse, Racism, Bullying and/or Caregiver Mental Illness that occurs before the age of 18.
The more ACEs a child experiences, the more likely they are to have: COPD, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Poor Academic and Work Performance, an Increased Risk of Suicide, Significantly Reduced Longevity, and Substance Abuse.
Without a support system, survivors will experience chronic stress which leads to weakening of our immune systems and the potential of an autoimmune disease, attention deficiencies, low self-worth and low self-esteem.
Steps
Let someone you trust know you are taking the quiz, like a family doctor, therapist, or a friend that listens well.
Answer the questions, and make a note of the total “yes” responses -
that will be your score.
Next Options:
In the spirit of Nike's timeless motto, "Just Do It," we recognize the power of action in the face of adversity. Many grassroots nonprofits struggle to survive beyond their second and third years due to financial and resource constraints. However, it's thanks to the dedication of volunteers nationwide that ACEs Matter is approaching its fourth anniversary this coming May 27th.
Our volunteers embodied the spirit of "Let's Do It," choosing to forge ahead even when financial and material resources were scarce. They turned challenges into opportunities, exemplifying that sometimes we must start without worrying about achieving perfection or securing ample funding.
When you donate, we reach more people.
Cendie Stanford, ACEs Matter Founder
In moments of weakness our unhealed childhood trauma subtly claws its teeth in our heels while whispering reminders of those experiences in our ears.
Cendie Stanford, ACEs Matter Founder
If society can invest in constructing prison and welfare systems to address the needs of individuals affected by ACEs, it is equally feasible to establish nurturing and healing communities.
Cendie Stanford - Founder