What We Offer
Learn how to practice the HOPE framework
The HOPE National Resource Center offers resources, trainings, research, and events on the HOPE framework that help you improve the lives of the children and families you serve in your work. No matter your reach, sector, or level of knowledge on the HOPE framework, we will work with you to promote positive changes!
Contact us with any questions on how to start practicing HOPE!
Resources
HOPE Toolkit for Educators
Promote PCEs in education The HOPE for Educators Toolkit is for teachers, school staff, school counselors, and anyone who works…
HOPE as an anti-racism framework in action guide
How to ensure PCEs for all children through policy and practice changes This guide walks you through the process of…
Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) findings in BRFSS reports handout
BRFSS reports reveal important findings on PCEs Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) are surveys conducted by each U.S. state…
Four Building Blocks Worksheet for Pediatric Clinics
Learn how your patients are practicing the Four Building Blocks of HOPE Learn how your patients are practicing the Four…
HOPE training options and fee schedule
Training options on the HOPE framework The HOPE team is thrilled to be able to offer a variety of HOPE…
Utilizing HOPE and Strengthening Families within systems
Practical ways implementing HOPE and Strengthening Families This resource emphasizes the practical application of the HOPE and Strengthening Families frameworks…
Trainings
Online Course Hub
The Online Course Hub includes both introductory and sector-specific online courses about the HOPE framework and how to implement it.
Certification Programs
The HOPE team offers three certification levels that train individuals and organizations to practice the HOPE framework in their work.
Presentation & Workshop Request Form
The HOPE team offers a variety of presentations and workshops based on activities, topics covered, duration, and speakers.
Individualized training and technical assistance
The HOPE team provides individualized training and technical assistance on specific, deeper-level topics of HOPE implementation.
HOPE Innovation Network (HIN) program
The HOPE Innovation Network (HIN) program trains cohorts of organizations on implementing the HOPE framework.
Find a Local HOPE Trainer
The HOPE team trains a growing number of certified HOPE Facilitators and Champions from around the world. Find a HOPE trainer near you!
Research
In Their Own Words: Qualitative Study of Parenting During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In Their Own Words: Qualitative Study of Parenting During the COVID-19 Pandemic The authors aimed to understand the experience of…
Reimagining the Juvenile Justice System Through the Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences Framework
Increasing PCEs for justice-involved youths Extensive research shows that positive childhood experiences (PCEs) help children and youth grow and build…
Health Associations of Positive Childhood Experiences: A Scoping Review of the Literature
Exploring the current research on PCEs We conducted a scoping review of the literature to explore the current research on positive…
The Impact of Positive and Adverse Experiences in Adolescence on Health and Wellbeing Outcomes in Early Adulthood
The Impact of Positive and Adverse Experiences in Adolescence on Health and Wellbeing Outcomes in Early Adulthood This study evaluated…
The Pediatrician’s Role in Preventing Child Maltreatment: Clinical Report
Supporting children well-being from infancy through adolescence Pediatricians have always seen the value of preventing health harms; this should be…
Prevalence of Positive Childhood Experiences Among Adults — Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Four States, 2015–2021
This report marks an important moment in the growing understanding of childhood experiences. This report signals that PCEs have become…
Student Internships
The HOPE National Resource Center is committed to both undergraduate and graduate education. We typically offer student internships during the fall, spring, and summer terms.
Past internship projects included assistance with quantitative and qualitative research projects, evaluation design and implementation, updating and creating new HOPE resources, and policy analyses.
Annual HOPE Summits
We host annual HOPE Summits, typically held in the spring, that equip professionals with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration to create positive change in their organizations and communities using the HOPE framework. Past Summits featured keynote addresses, panel discussions, workshops, networking opportunities, and continuing education credits opportunities.
Our latest Fifth Annual HOPE Summit – Shaping the Future: A Framework for Every Sector in June 2025 focused on applying the HOPE framework in five child- and family-serving sectors: healthcare, education, child welfare, substance misuse prevention, and the HOPE Impact. The event brought together over 470 participants from the United States, Canada, Chile, the United Kingdom, India, Australia, Ireland, and Mexico.
Contact us
Not sure where to start with HOPE? Reach out to us with any questions! We are always happy to talk through your options with you!