Promoting access to positive childhood experiences and health equity through data
Data presents a picture of childhood experiences and helps inform actions and policy decisions that improve child health and well-being.
The need to support children through parent- and caregiver-focused policies
Behind every child and community that is strong and flourishing, are parents whose love and devotion and unceasing work make this all possible.
Less restrictive child labor laws impact access to positive childhood experiences
Child labor laws promote access to positive childhood experiences by maintaining safe access to valuable work experiences for youth.
Free meal programs promote positive childhood experiences
Balanced nutrition is key to child development, and the newly extended P-EBT program promotes positive childhood experiences.
Interview with National Advisory Board Member Elliott Hinkle
Read our interview with Elliott Hinkle, member of the HOPE National Advisory Board and the HOPE Family and Community Experts Council. “HOPE is like, when someone brings you a problem and you want them to also bring a solution. How are we thinking differently about the work and moving beyond what is bad and what is hard to how we are going to make any change here. It has given me, funnily enough, hope in the work.”
Elevating HOPE in the Positives
This blog shares an example of a strengths-based way to apply the HOPE framework to a common life event—birthdays.
HOPE and Policy Blog – Promoting HOPE through Monthly Payments for Children
For HOPE and Policy day during the Week of HOPE, Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba member of the HOPE National Advisory Board, and Allison Bovell-Ammon, wrote a blog sharing the importance of promoting HOPE through monthly payments for children.
HOPE at the 2021 PCAA National Conference
On the week of August 9th, the HOPE team was honored to be a part of the Transforming Our Tomorrow: 2021 Prevent Child Abuse America Virtual Conference (PCAA). This conference focused on the need for ongoing growth in ourselves, organizations…
New Staff and HOPE Team Retreat
This past week, the HOPE team had our first in-person staff retreat! We treasured the opportunity to come together, discuss our work, and even have the chance to meet some of our newest staff members face-to-face. Join us in welcoming…
Summer 2021 Student Interns: Welcome to HOPE!
This summer, the HOPE team welcomes several talented students to assist us with our many projects and presentations. Each one of them adds their unique perspective and expertise to our team, and brings a hardworking, equity-focused mindset that directly represents…