HOPE framework in action
Discover how people practice the HOPE framework
A growing number of communities, professionals, and organizations – big and small, and in every field from home visiting to education to health care – practice the HOPE framework to promote positive childhood experiences (PCEs) for the children and families they serve. By using the HOPE framework to make strength-based changes in their practices, programming, and policies, they ensure that every child is seen and supported.
Learn how you can implement the HOPE framework in your work with real-life examples from our partners. If you are not sure how to get started with the HOPE framework, contact us with any questions!
Case studies
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.
Case Study: How SRHD integrated HOPE to build trusting relationships with families, nurses, and staff
Spokane Regional Health District implemented the HOPE framework into the Community Health Division which partners nurses with expecting mothers.
Case Study: How Tufts Pediatrics is building resilience among its staff and patients through HOPE
Tufts Medicine Pediatric Primary Care implemented the HOPE framework and created improvements to their staff, physical spaces, and policies.
Stories on implementing HOPE
HOPE Champion Julie Plagenhoef uses the HOPE framework to help empower nurses
Learn how HOPE Champion Julie Plagenhoef has used the HOPE-framework to help define what it means to be strengths-based with nurses.
HOPE Champion Shor Denny uses the HOPE framework to improve connection and engagement at SDSU
HOPE Champion Shor Denny uses the HOPE framework to improve connection and engagement at SDSU.
How HOPE Champion Sharon Norman is supporting educators and families using the HOPE Framework
Sharon Norman from CAN Council found the HOPE framework when looking for ways to support educators in the Michigan school systems.
Building HOPE in East Boston: Youth leading a healthier future
The EASTIE Coalition implements the HOPE framework to positively impact teens and the community of East Boston.
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 en acción: la experiencia de América Solidaria en Chile con las experiencias positivas
Las experiencias positivas han pasado de ser un recurso valioso a convertirse en un pilar fundamental de la estrategia institucional de América Solidaria Chile.
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.
HOPE framework helps Great Start Collaborative increase staff retention
HOPE Champions use HOPE and Strengthening Families frameworks to increase teacher retention and reduce staff burnout.
Positive childhood experiences in caregivers may support the development of the children they care for
Dartmouth public health master’s student Jessica Leishman is helping us look backwards in time at the childhood experiences of caregivers.
Lincoln County Unite for Youth uses the HOPE Framework in their youth programming
Learn how Lincoln County Unite for Youth, are using the HOPE framework to improve outcomes for families struggling with poverty, substance abuse, domestic violence and isolation.
Resources created by our partners
HOPEful Conversations Card Deck
Pick up this card game to explore the Four Building Blocks of HOPE. This card deck is for educators, parents,…
River of Connection Game
Experience positive childhood experiences (PCEs) through a board game This River of Connection Game (PDF) was created by HOPE Facilitators…
Creating Moments of HOPE – The HOPE Building Block Game
Practice positive childhood experiences (PCEs) with a roll of a dice We are excited to share a new game, “Creating…
Strength-based Four Building Blocks of HOPE worksheets
Interactive worksheets on positive childhood experiences The Four Building Blocks of HOPE, key types of positive childhood experiences (PCEs), help…
Resilience Tree
What community resilience looks like with trauma-informed systems and supports Created by the Center for Community Resilience at the Milken…
Check out our free resources
The HOPE National Resource Center provides over 60+ free, downloadable resources on positive childhood experiences, the Four Building Blocks of HOPE, organizational implementation, and more!
In collaboration with our partners, we continue to translate our resources in multiple languages, including Español (Spanish), Kreyòl Ayisyen (Haitian Creole), Português Brasileiro (Brazilian Portuguese), Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese), and 普通话 (Mandarin).
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