Benevolent Childhood Experiences Survey Benevolent Childhood Experiences (BCE) SURVEY Benevolent Childhood Experiences (BCE) SURVEYThe BCE Survey was developed by Dr. Angela Narayan and colleagues at Denver University to measure how much exposure a person had to positive and protective experiences in childhood. These are the kinds of experiences that support resilience, healing, and growth — even when adversity was present. Startpress Enter Did you have at least one caregiver (parent, guardian, or other adult) with whom you felt safe? yes no Did you have at least one good friend? yes no Did you have beliefs that gave you comfort (such as faith, values, or spiritual traditions)? yes no Did you like school? yes no Did you have at least one teacher who cared about you? yes no Did you have good neighbors you could trust? yes no Was there an adult (other than your parent) you could trust when you needed help? yes no Did you have opportunities to have fun and enjoy yourself (hobbies, sports, play)? yes no Did you feel comfortable with yourself (a sense of self-acceptance)? yes no Did your home have a predictable routine (such as regular meals or bedtime)? yes no Did you have enough nutritious food to eat? yes no Did you have access to medical care when you needed it? yes no Did you live in housing that felt safe and stable? yes no Did you spend time outdoors or in nature? yes no Did you feel treated fairly regardless of your race, culture, or identity? yes no Did you have at least one sibling, cousin, or peer you felt close to? yes no Did you have chances to participate in community, sports, or cultural activities? yes no Did you feel accepted for who you are at home? yes no Did you have an adult encourage your interests or talents? yes no Did you have opportunities to learn new skills or take on responsibilities? yes no If you would like your results sent to you, please enter your email: Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. ContinueSubmit Use Shift+Tab to go back