After attending Lemonade for Life, participants:

• Increased their hope and mindset scores (from pre- to post-training).
• Better understand their own ACEs scores. Pre-training, only 63% of participants knew their own ACEs score; that percentage increased to nearly 100% post-training. There is also a statistically significant increase in reflection on their own ACEs from pre- to post- training.
• Are more confident in knowing what to say to someone who is struggling with their own ACEs and have better understanding of where to refer them if needed for follow-up services.

More families are taking positive steps

As families have a chance to see their ACEs in a new light, they are more likely to seek out and stick with the support services that will help them achieve their goals.

Professionals are happier and more effective

Working with families who have experienced trauma can be difficult. Sometimes it’s hard to see real progress. But Lemonade for Life participants report that as they apply the skills they learned in the training, they see families take big steps forward. It’s a rewarding feeling, knowing you are making a difference.

Providers and their supervisors tell us this experience has made them more effective at their jobs, has improved job retention, reduced burnout, and improved overall job satisfaction.