Safe, stable, and nurturing environments are key to accessing positive childhood experiences (PCEs)
To promote more positive childhood experiences (PCEs), we need to create safe environments where children can grow into healthy adults.
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.
LGBTQ2IA+ children and youth need positive childhood experiences
We need to create intentional opportunities that promote positive childhood experiences for the LGBTQ2IA+ community.
Practice positive childhood experiences with a new dice game
Practicing positive childhood experiences (PCEs) helps children grow into healthy and resilience adults, incorporating them can be as easy as rolling dice!
HOPE’s children’s book character reveal | Week of HOPE
Meet the characters in our upcoming children’s book, Clover’s Hopeful Day, illustrated by two youths, Audrey and Emelia.
Support safe environments for children and youth through policy
Advocating for policies that promote positive childhood experiences protects children’s mental health and physical health and safety.
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.
Why positive childhood experiences are important for all children and families
Positive childhood experiences are protective experiences that help heal the brain from trauma and promote healthy mental health in adulthood.
Seasonal opportunities to practice positive childhood experiences during the holidays – New resource
Through this seasonal resource, there are big and small moments to practice positive childhood experiences (PCEs) during the holidays.
When gun violence goes down, access to PCEs can go up
Safe communities, free from gun violence, promote equitable access to the important cultural celebrations that touch all Four Building Blocks of HOPE.