Creating moments of HOPE The HOPE framework helps professionals and organizations actively promote positive childhood experiences (PCEs) for the children, families, and communities they serve. HOPE begins with recognizing, celebrating, and promoting moments of individual and family strengths. This handout…
Reflect on positive aspects of your child’s life This interactive worksheet guides parents and children through the Four Building Blocks of HOPE: relationships, environments, engagement, and emotional growth, and how each Block Building is present in their lives.
How organizational leaders can assess their implementation of HOPE Leadership and supervisor buy-in and support are key for successful implementation of the HOPE framework. Through a collaboration with our HOPE Facilitators, we created this handout that walks leaders and supervisors…
Evidence-based approaches to assess positive childhood experiences (PCEs) Inquiring about strengths, learning proxy measures for resilience, and promoting access to positive childhood experiences (PCEs) are key components of the HOPE framework. There are many evidence-based approaches that providers can use…
HOPE posters perfect for waiting rooms, offices, and more The Four Building Blocks of HOPE are composed of key positive childhood experiences (PCEs)—and the sources of those experiences and opportunities—that help children grow into healthy, resilient adults. These display posters…
Give children memories of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) Children and families have the power to build resilience and celebrate their inner strengths through positive childhood experiences (PCEs), even during difficult times. Here are 10 ways families and professionals can practice…
Promoting positive childhood experiences (PCEs) by sector Research shows that positive childhood experiences (PCEs) help children grow into healthy, resilient adults. The Four Building Blocks of HOPE – relationships, environments, engagement, and emotional growth – are key types of PCEs…
Ways promoting positive childhood experiences (PCEs) as a family Research shows that positive childhood experiences (PCEs) help children grow into healthy, resilient adults. The Four Building Blocks of HOPE – relationships, environments, engagement, and emotional growth – are key types…
How to assess your decision making with HOPE This simple checklist walks you through assessing if the decision you are making, policy you are creating, or tool you are considering is aligned with the HOPE framework. Examples include: What I…
Incorporating HOPE during a home visiting intake session These simulation videos present two different intake sessions between a home visitor and a parent. One video shows the home visitor using the HOPE framework when speaking to the client. The other…