Got PACEs? Take the test…

To find out what positive childhood experiences/protective factors you may have, answer the following questions.

During your childhood: To take the test, click here

1. Were you able to talk to your family about your feelings?
2. Did you feel your family stood by you during difficult times?
3. Did you enjoy participating in community traditions?
4. Did you feel a sense of belonging in high school?
5. Did you feel supported by friends?
6. Did you have at least two non-parent adults who took genuine interest in you?
7. Did you feel safe and protected by an adult in your home?

Source- American Society for the Positive Care of Children

Resources

Other evidence-based PACEs surveys

• Center for the Study of Social Policy– Strengthening Families and Youth Thrive Frameworks for professionals; provides evidence-based parent and youth PACEs survey, in English and Spanish*
• Friends National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention– Provides high-quality information to the general child abuse prevention community, including an evidence-based PACEs survey*