Getting started with HOPE as a funding agency
Fund large-scale impact through the HOPE framework
The HOPE National Resource Center, led by Robert Sege, MD, PHD, is building a movement that changes how people and organizations advance health and well-being for children, families, and communities through the widespread implementation of the Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE) framework.
HOPE advances children’s health and well-being
The HOPE framework is based on research that shows that positive childhood experiences (PCEs) help children grow into healthy, resilient adults, even in the face of adversity. HOPE empowers our growing network of 550+ certified trainers, 15+ certified organizations, and additional partners in 46 U.S. states to widen their focus beyond families’ risks and deficits to include understanding and promoting families’ strengths and aspirations. HOPE provides a simple and accessible way to build connections across agencies, programs, and initiatives.
HOPE creates real-world solutions that work
We are seeing powerful changes that demonstrate that the HOPE framework is working.
Great Start Collaborative uses HOPE to increase staff retention at Head Start Michigan. At the Tampa Housing Authority, youth substance use decreased at bus stops in Tampa, Florida after they incorporated HOPE into their outreach programs. Tufts Medicine Pediatric Primary Care implemented HOPE to create a welcoming environment for their patients including updating their physical spaces and policies.
Join the HOPE movement
The work we do at the HOPE National Resource Center is vital to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background, has access to the experiences and opportunities they need to thrive. With your support, we can continue to make meaningful progress and advocate for the positive change our children deserve.
HOPE in action
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.
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.
Learning from organizations across the United States
The HOPE NRC held four in-person meetings to share how organizations are implementing HOPE across the country.
Press releases
HOPE released four new online courses in partnership with NACCHO, Strengthening Families, AIMHiTN, and Centerstone
HOPE released four new online courses, including three sector-specific trainings, available free of charge on the Virtual Learning Hub.
HOPE, in partnership with the CDC, published new multi-state study on the prevalence of positive childhood experiences
New study with the CDC finds that positive childhood experiences are common among adults but are not equally accessible to all demographic and socioeconomic groups.
HOPE to host its Fourth Annual Summit – The HOPE Transformation in March 2024
The 2024 HOPE Summit’s goal and theme – The HOPE Transformation – is to support organizational transformation and the adoption of the HOPE framework.
Announcing the winners of the first ever HOPE Awards Ceremony
The HOPE Awards recognizes Congressman Steven Horsford and more who excel in promoting positive childhood experiences (PCEs) in their work with children and families.
New HOPE organizational certification
The HOPE-Informed Organizational Certification program helps organizations to add HOPE to their work to increase access to positive childhood experiences.
Research publications
Prevalence of Positive Childhood Experiences Among Adults — Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Four States, 2015–2021
This report marks an important moment in the growing understanding of childhood experiences. This report signals that PCEs have become…
Transforming Practice with HOPE
HOPE framework transforms interactions between providers and parents This paper describes the growing evidence that supports the health effects of…
Positive Childhood Experience and Adult Mental and Relational Health in a Statewide Sample
Positive childhood experiences protect adult mental health Are positive childhood experiences (PCEs) associated with adult depression and/or poor mental health?…
Responding to ACEs with HOPE: Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences
Lessening the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences with positive experiences This article introduces the Healthy Outcomes of Positive Experiences (HOPE)…
Resources
HOPE pagers
HOPE one-pager Learn more about HOPE – Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences including: Mission of the HOPE National Resource Center…
HOPE Key Terms and Phrases
Are you new to HOPE? If you are just learning about HOPE – Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences, we know…
HOPE as an anti-racism framework in action guide
How to ensure PCEs for all children through policy and practice changes This guide walks you through the process of…
The Four Building Blocks of HOPE handout
The four key types of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) Research shows that positive childhood experiences (PCEs) help children grow into…
Connect with a local HOPE trainer
The HOPE National Resource Center continues to train and support certified HOPE Facilitators and Champions from around the world. By partnering with a HOPE trainer, you are joining a movement to promote positive childhood experiences (PCEs) for all children, families, and communities.
HOPE Facilitators are certified to deliver Introduction to HOPE workshops and are key drivers in spreading HOPE with key partners, community members, and staff. HOPE Champions help increase an organization’s and network’s capacity to implement the HOPE framework sustainably and systematically. They are on-the-ground HOPE expert leading implementation projects and ensuring the HOPE framework results in actionable change in an organization.
Contact us
Not sure how to start promoting positive childhood experiences in your community or organization? Reach out to us with any questions!