Using the HOPE framework to improve peer relationships at the Asbury Park Boys and Girls Club
Recent research shares how to make improvements for youth and staff in a community-based setting using the HOPE framework.
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.
The HOPE National Resource Center throughout 2025: A year in review with HOPE Director Robert Sege
HOPE Director Robert Sege reflects on what the HOPE National Resource Center has accomplished in the past year and looks ahead to 2026.
Positive childhood experiences are important for early relational health
A recently released new consensus study highlights the importance of early relationships and positive childhood experiences.
New publication outlines a Positive Deviance approach to increase positive peer relationships among youth
The research team used a Positive Deviance approach to conduct a quality improvement project at BGCM’s Asbury Park location in New Jersey.
Resource highlight: Ten takeaways from recent positive childhood experience (PCE) research
We created a new resource that translates key research findings on positive childhood experiences (PCEs) to encourage action.
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.
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.
Groundbreaking research shows the health and economic benefits of positive childhood experiences
New research from the HOPE team shows that positive childhood experiences (PCEs) improve both health and economic benefits.
HOPE research links $216 billion of economic value to positive childhood experiences in four states
The HOPE research team found that positive childhood experiences were associated with $3.1 billion in lower medical spending costs and $212.8 billion in additional healthy life years.