Acadiana PACEs Alliance

06/10/2026

The LA Care Network will be offering a free webinar on Thursday, June 18th, from 2-3 pm. Educators from Caddo Parish Schools will share insights about the trauma-informed initiatives that their schools have been implementing. Sign up today!

On June 18th, from 2 PM to 3 PM, our educators, Kasie Mainiero and Shante Dukes from Caddo Parish Public Schools, will share insights about the trauma-informed initiatives that their schools have been implementing. They will discuss what has worked effectively and what challenges they have encounter...

06/01/2026

05/28/2026

We love to see our local government prioritize trauma-informed disaster response!

Hurricane season preparedness starts before the storm. 🌪️

Join Lafayette Parish OHSEP and community partners for a FREE Shelter Operations & Trauma-Informed Care Training on Saturday, June 6 at the George Dupuis Recreation Center.

Participants will learn:
🔹 Emergency shelter operations
🔹 Evacuee registration procedures
🔹 Trauma-informed care techniques
🔹 Hands-on shelter simulation experience

This training is open to volunteers, nonprofits, church groups, first responders, local leaders, and anyone ready to support their community during times of crisis.

🕗 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
📍 George Dupuis Recreation Center (1212 E. Pont Des Mounton Rd)

Scan the QR code or register here: https://bit.ly/4cAC6Wm

05/25/2026

Remember and Honor ❤️🤍💙

05/14/2026

Save the Date!
Friday, September 25
Trauma Summit

05/01/2026

When people have four or more adverse childhood experiences, they have a higher probability of incarceration, as this study and others have shown.

Dominique Roe-Sepowitz has spent decades supporting vulnerable populations as a forensic social worker — a practitioner who bridges criminology, criminal justice and social work. But the results of her new study surprised even her.

04/26/2026

One safe adult can make a huge difference for kids with adverse childhood experiences. Jesse Kwakenat is one of them. https://www.npr.org/2026/04/26/g-s1-117447/school-disability-emotional-behavioral-disorder-special-education?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=nprnews&utm_campaign=npr&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwY2xjawRbEjxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEePFyvP3VB2VYCaxrTWJn-726bytCN7O4NceWZtDnlploQ3ZB-EnFkhfZYpeE_aem_G6aoWw1Gtf1b9utPG2TxBA

Every school has problem students, but some are labeled emotionally disturbed (ED) and taught separately from others.

04/24/2026

The PACEs Alliance stands with our community as it heals from unprovoked traumatic violence. In the wake of the recent tragedy and loss of life, it’s important to look for signs that children or adolescents may need help with their grief!

04/17/2026

Today is the day of the General Membership meeting! Please join us at 12:00 pm noon via zoom for committee updates, announcements, and a presentation on evidence based trauma-focused therapy approaches to use with children and families.

Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87205141826?pwd=ntaH93bDOY763WSdsGibwmAqaObwH1.1

Meeting ID: 872 0514 1826
Passcode: 560548