Launched in January 2021, the HOPE Innovation Network (HIN) consists of representatives from a variety of organizations at the forefront of incorporating HOPE into their work. Current status, lessons learned, and plans for the future were discussed.
Dr. Floyd presented her initiative incorporating the Framework of HOPE into the assessments used in a federally funded primary care pediatric practice. Implications for dissemination of this model to other healthcare systems and practices were examined.
The importance of key positive experiences in early childhood for healthy development and prevention of child maltreatment was presented. The discussion focused on the role of the HOPE Framework in the work of different sectors that work with families with…
Jamie Ward, Founder and Owner of Curricula Concepts, discussed her work with early childhood educators and caregivers on the importance of engaging families with young children. The incorporation of HOPE into relevant models, including the Parent Café program, was examined.
Dr. Willis discussed early relational health and the intersection of this work with the HOPE Framework. Discussion focused on how to move these initiatives forward in a variety of sectors.
Mr. Best is a Community Curator for Mining For Gold and holds a leadership role in the Birth Parent National Network. He invited participants to engage in a values-driven, justice filled conversation on how HOPE can be used to nurture…
Ms. Johnson and Dr. Bruner discussed opportunities for HOPE in the new administration’s children’s policy. The session focused on advocacy efforts, including health, early childhood systems, and family support, and highlighted implications of current proposals from Congress and the Biden…
As communities — counties, cities, towns and neighborhoods — learn about and integrate the science of positive and adverse childhood experiences (PACES), they need to measure progress and outcomes. PACES Connection created the PACES Connection Cooperative of Communities to provide…
This resource is a quick two-page guide to HOPE, it shares the mission of HOPE, an overview of the four Building Blocks of HOPE and how to put HOPE into action.
This article discusses how there are no positive outcomes that result from spanking a child. Spanking is considered physical violence against the child and has harmful short and long term effects on children.