HOPE Facilitator Kim Hemmert finds positive childhood experiences through her work at a salon
In her own words, HOPE Facilitator Kim Hemmert shares how she promotes positive childhood experiences as a cosmetologist.
Past HOPE student interns speak on why the HOPE framework matters in their future careers
Three aspiring students reflect on how their internship experience on the HOPE framework has shaped their career outlook.
HOPE research links $216 billion of economic value to positive childhood experiences in four states
The HOPE research team found that positive childhood experiences were associated with $3.1 billion in lower medical spending costs and $212.8 billion in additional healthy life years.
HOPE team shares how parents can help children feel safe during difficult times
There are many ways where positive childhood experiences (PCEs) can help children thrive even during during difficult times.
New publication on transforming juvenile justice systems with the HOPE framework
Researchers from the HOPE National Resource Center published the first scoping review on positive childhood experiences and health outcomes
Request for Applications (RFA): HOPE Innovation Network (HIN) Project
Organizations implementing the HOPE framework or are ready to begin doing so are encouraged to apply for the 2025 HIN Project.
Our commitment to equity
The HOPE National Resource Center remains committed to practicing anti-racism and prioritizing equity in our work with PCEs.
The Fifth Annual HOPE Summit returns in June 2025
The HOPE National Resource Center has opened registration for the Fifth Annual HOPE Summit on June 3-4, 2025.
New HOPE study investigating the current research on the effects of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) on health outcomes
Researchers from the HOPE National Resource Center published the first scoping review on positive childhood experiences and health outcomes
Case Study: How YMCA San Diego is making the HOPE framework their own
YMCA San Diego has embraced and implemented the HOPE Framework internally with their staff and externally with cross-sector partners.