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The HOPE National Resource Center informs the growing HOPE community of professionals, organizations, and communities with regular blog posts, news, research, and more on positive childhood experiences (PCEs). Learn more about how people are putting the HOPE framework into action and how you can join the movement to improve children and families’ lives through PCEs.
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Blog
HOPE Facilitator Lourdes Valdez brings the positive to families at the Mayo Clinic
HOPE Facilitator Lourdes Valdez uses staff trainings and surveys to promote community specific PCEs in patient visits.
Create impact in your community as a HOPE Facilitator
HOPE Facilitators are key partners in spreading the core concepts of the HOPE framework and positive childhood experiences.
How organizations can create positive internal culture using the HOPE framework
To effectively implement the HOPE framework it is important for organizational leaders to practice the framework as well.
Top resources to get started on promoting positive childhood experiences
When going through the first steps towards HOPE implementation, knowing what resources you can use is the key to success.
How HOPE Champions at San Diego Center for Children implement the HOPE framework
HOPE Champions Aisha Pope and Kristen Corcum use staff trainings and surveys to create positive changes at the San Diego Center for Children.
Going back to school with the HOPE framework
Start creating opportunities for positive childhood experiences as early as the last weeks of summer to the first few days of school and beyond.
News
HOPE Director Robert Sege featured on Nemours Well Beyond Medicine podcast
Robert Sege, MD, PhD was a featured guest on the History. Culture. Trauma podcast speaking about mental health in this country.
Request for Applications (RFA): 2027 HOPE Evaluation Learning Community
Organizations implementing the HOPE framework or are ready to begin doing so are encouraged to apply for the 2025 HIN Project.
New study finds that Positive Childhood Experiences help overcome the lifelong health effects of childhood trauma
New study finds that Positive Childhood Experiences help overcome the lifelong health effects of childhood trauma.
California Department of Public Health resource on positive childhood experiences
California Department of Public Health resource on positive childhood experiences
Video: Spreading the HOPE framework across Michigan
Children Trust Michigan created a video that highlights their incredible work spreading the HOPE framework across Michigan.
Animated video on positive childhood experiences and the HOPE framework
The TeEACH Centre created an animated video on the importance of promoting positive childhood experiences using the HOPE framework.
Recent research
Positive adolescent and childhood experiences to prevent substance use (PACES)
Using the HOPE framework to strengthen positive childhood experiences and prevent youth substance use in Massachusetts The HOPE National Resource…
STEPS: Supporting transitions and enhancing psychological health in military children through pediatric healthcare Solutions
Children in military families face unique challenges, including frequent relocations, parental deployments, and family separations, which can affect their mental…
Positive Childhood Experiences in Medical Specialty Camps – A Pilot Study
Exploring how medical specialty camps deliver positive experiences for children and youth with special healthcare needs SeriousFun Children’s Network medical…
Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Health and Economic Outcomes
Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences and Adult Health and Economic Outcomes Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)…
Frequency and Predictors of Physical and Psychological Intimate Partner Violence among Caregivers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Frequency and Predictors of Physical and Psychological Intimate Partner Violence among Caregivers during the COVID-19 Pandemic Pandemic isolation, economic stress,…
Positive childhood experiences at medical specialty camps
Exploring how medical specialty camps may foster PCEs for children and youth with special healthcare needs In partnership with SeriousFun,…
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