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Recent news
Request for Applications (RFA): 2026 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.
New publication outlines a Positive Deviance approach to increase positive peer relationships among youth
The research team used a Positive Deviance approach to conduct a quality improvement project at BGCM’s Asbury Park location in New Jersey.
CDC awards the HOPE National Resource Center a $1.4 million, 3-year research grant looking into the impact of PFML on PCEs and ACEs
This research study will broaden the knowledge of positive childhood experiences within the context of PMFL policies in multiple states.
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’s commitment to including lived expertise in our work
In collaboration with our Family and Community Experts of HOPE sub-committee, we released our “The value of lived expertise” statement.
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.
Register now! The Annual HOPE Summit returns next week
The Fifth Annual HOPE Summit – Shaping the Future: A Framework for Every Sector will take place next week, register today!
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.
In the news
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 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.
Trenton Daily covers HOPE and FAAITH research project
Trenton Daily shares that HOPE and FAAITH were awarded a grant by Systems for Action, a national Robert Wood Johnson Foundation program.
HOPE Director Robert Sege featured on the History. Culture. Trauma. podcast
Robert Sege, MD, PhD was a featured guest on the History. Culture. Trauma podcast speaking about mental health in this country.
HOPE Director Robert Sege interviewed on the Public Health Out Loud podcast
Featured in a podcast, Robert Sege, MD, PhD talks about how positive childhood experiences (PCEs) play a critical role in a child’s life.
HOPE Director Robert Sege speaks about PCEs and ACEs on the AAP’s Pediatrics on Call podcast
On the podcast, Pediatrics on Call, Robert Sege, MD, PhD talks about how positive childhood experiences (PCEs) can counter Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
In a 4-part article series, HOPE Director Robert Sege shares how to create positive experiences for children of all ages
Learn how to create positive experiences for children by different age groups.
In a CNN article, HOPE Director Robert Sege discusses preventing child abuse and supporting children with positive experiences
Robert Sege, MD, PhD, and Melissa Merrick, PhD published a CNN article explaining how to minimize adverse experiences for children, and focus on positive experiences.
The HOPE framework featured in the Boston Globe
In a Boston globe article, Kay Lazar highlights the research on positive childhood experiences (PCEs) and the HOPE framework.
Press releases
New publication outlines a Positive Deviance approach to increase positive peer relationships among youth
The research team used a Positive Deviance approach to conduct a quality improvement project at BGCM’s Asbury Park location in New Jersey.
CDC awards the HOPE National Resource Center a $1.4 million, 3-year research grant looking into the impact of PFML on PCEs and ACEs
This research study will broaden the knowledge of positive childhood experiences within the context of PMFL policies in multiple states.
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.
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
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
HOPE offers continuing education credits (CMEs/CEUs) for online courses
For eligible online courses, HOPE now offers 2 Continuing Medical Education (CME) or Continuing Education Units (CEU) credits.
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.
New AAP’s Pediatrics clinical report on the role of pediatricians in preventing child maltreatment
New clinical report addresses ways pediatricians can prevent child maltreatment using prevention strategies and tools in their practice.
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.
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