How can we heal from Adverse Childhood Experiences?
Developing a practice that incorporates positive childhood experiences (PCEs) can lessen the lifelong effects of harmful experiences and allows the brain to heal from trauma.
Training opportunities to increase your practice of the HOPE framework
The HOPE National Resource Center offers training options at all levels, from introductory workshops and courses to advanced certifications.
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.
Positive childhood experiences in caregivers may support the development of the children they care for
Dartmouth public health master’s student Jessica Leishman is helping us look backwards in time at the childhood experiences of caregivers.
Interview: Tufts Pediatrics Clinic becomes the first HOPE-Informed organization
Over the last year the Tufts Pediatrics Clinic has worked to become the first HOPE-informed pediatrics clinic.
The HOPE framework as a method of prevention
HOPE is an important tool in prevention workers’ toolbelts, as the framework supports children develop healthy resilience.
From HR policy to strategic plans: Renee Layman works to incorporate the HOPE framework across all levels of her organization
Learn how to start your HOPE journey and create HOPE-informed changes on the organizational level.
HOPE Champion guides childcare organizations through personalized changes using the HOPE framework
HOPE Champion, Royale Lockhart, shares how COVID-19 and the HOPE framework changed her work with children and families.
Research on positive childhood experiences continues to grow
Research on positive childhood experiences is expanding, growing our knowledge and helping our practice.
Public libraries: Local, safe, and free sources of positive childhood experiences
To ensure equitable access to PCEs for all children and families, we need to advocate for public funding for local community resources like public libraries.