Exploring how medical specialty camps deliver positive experiences for children and youth with special healthcare needs SeriousFun Children’s Network medical specialty camps (MSCs) aim to foster character development in children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHCN). This pilot study…
Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Health and Economic Outcomes Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) influence adult health and well-being. While ACEs are linked to chronic disease and poor mental health, PCEs have been shown…
Frequency and Predictors of Physical and Psychological Intimate Partner Violence among Caregivers during the COVID-19 Pandemic Pandemic isolation, economic stress, and other stressors may have increased risk for intimate partner violence (IPV) among caregivers raising children. This study examined reported…
Exploring how medical specialty camps may foster PCEs for children and youth with special healthcare needs In partnership with SeriousFun, the HOPE National Resource Center will explore how medical specialty camps may foster positive childhood experiences (PCEs) for children and…
Applying the CFIR framework to real world cases. The HOPE framework is implemented by organizations nationwide to meet the needs of their local context. This paper applies the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) to four real-world cases: Tufts Pediatrics,…
Using the Positive Deviance approach in community-based settings Positive childhood experiences (PCEs), including supportive peer relationships, are crucial for optimal adult health and socioeconomic outcomes. As part of a broader initiative to address trauma in youth, we conducted a quality…
Studying the impact of PFML policies on ACEs and PCEs With support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and in collaboration with partners at Boston University, the HOPE National Resource Center is conducting a 3-year study to…
Association of Positive Childhood Experiences with Health and Opportunity Outcomes in Four U.S. States. This cross-sectional study used Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS) data from four states, analyzed in 2023-2024. Regression models of adult cohorts by PCE exposure and…
Reviewing how positive experiences build resilience and well-being in blended families This scoping review explores relational factors that support positive outcomes for children in blended families – families formed when one or both partners bring children from previous relationships into…
In Their Own Words: Qualitative Study of Parenting During the COVID-19 Pandemic The authors aimed to understand the experience of parents and caregivers during COVID-19, including the challenges they faced and what helped them cope using the Strengthening Families (SF)…