Virtual Week of HOPE Family Library
Below is our 2023 Week of HOPE Family Library. Click the books you want to hear read out loud and share the experience with your children. These books are linked to KidLit TV and their “Read Out Loud” series, go…
HOPE in Faith Communities Toolkit
Faith communities are in a unique position to promote Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) for children, youth, and families. Lifelong engagement, access to the whole family, programming, consistent contact, and outreach during traumatic times and their aftermath. At HOPE National Resource…
Virtual HOPE Family Library
The resources below are virtual libraries. They contain links to virtual book readings directly from YouTube. It is a wonderful opportunity to pause with your children and listen to heartwarming stories together. This practice can help build strong relationships.
HOPE Family Activity Book
This book contains coloring activities, word searches, and many more fun project for children to play with!
Child Physical Abuse Did Not Increase During the Pandemic
HOPE suggests that providers identify, celebrate, and promote positive childhood experiences. In this paper, published in the American Medical Association’s journal, JAMA Pediatrics, Bob Sege and Allison Stephens do just that. Polls and the HOPE NRC’s experiences have identified how…
HOPE and Early Childhood, Melissa Merrick, PhD, and Jennifer Jones, MSW
The importance of key positive experiences in early childhood for healthy development and prevention of child maltreatment was presented. The discussion focused on the role of the HOPE Framework in the work of different sectors that work with families with…
HOPE and Early Childhood Education, Jamie Ward, MS
Jamie Ward, Founder and Owner of Curricula Concepts, discussed her work with early childhood educators and caregivers on the importance of engaging families with young children. The incorporation of HOPE into relevant models, including the Parent Café program, was examined.
Early Relational Health, David Willis, MD
Dr. Willis discussed early relational health and the intersection of this work with the HOPE Framework. Discussion focused on how to move these initiatives forward in a variety of sectors.
Creating Positive Experiences for School-Age Children
Dr. Robert Sege, Director of the HOPE National Resource Center, wrote a series of parent brochures for the American Academy of Pediatrics’ healthychildren.org. Each brochure offers advice on creating positive experiences for children during this time of Covid-19, with different brochures…
Creating Positive Experiences for Toddlers & Preschool-Age Children
Dr. Robert Sege, Director of the HOPE National Resource Center, wrote a series of parent brochures for the American Academy of Pediatrics’ healthychildren.org. Each brochure offers advice on creating positive experiences for children during this time of Covid-19, with different brochures…