HOPE adopts equity glossary a week ahead of Juneteenth
The HOPE National Resource Center is adopting the Key equity terms and concepts: A glossary for shared understanding, from the Center for the Study of Social Policy.
Black History Month blog series: Empowering Greek organizations to engage with Black youth
Robyn McGough, MSW, joins HOPE’s Director of Training and Technical Assistance, Amanda Winn, for the fourth vlog in our new series, HOPE Block by Block.
Black History Month blog series: Promoting safe and supportive environments
Dr. Wendy Ellis, joins HOPE’s Director of Training and Technical Assistance, Amanda Winn, for the second vlog in our new series, HOPE Block by Block.
Black History Month blog series: Promoting emotional growth through racial and ethnic socialization
Dr. Stephanie Irby Coard, joins HOPE’s Director of Training and Technical Assistance, Amanda Winn, for the first vlog in our new series, HOPE Block by Block.
HOPE and Policy – Guest Blog from Kay Johnson
This week’s blog features a contribution from our friend and colleague, Kay Johnson. She has been involved in policy-making for children for most of her career, and has contributed to important policy changes for children and families. With budget debates…
HOPE Director Robert Sege interviewed
Our blog post discussed the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) “Snapshots,” the first in a series of reports that discuss the results of a nationwide poll of parents. The AAP highlighted that families were having positive experiences in general, and…
Newly Launched: “HOPE as an Anti-Racism Framework in Action”
The team at HOPE National Resource Center is excited to release our “HOPE as an Anti-Racism Framework in Action” fact sheet (which can be found on our Resources and Handouts & Worksheets pages). We know that Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs)…
Talking with children about race
Key takeaways This interview features Sarah Gaither, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience at Duke University. Infants as young as three months show awareness of racial differences, and by preschool, children may already develop strong in-group…
Relationships are key: supporting underserved students
Key takeaways This interview features Brooke Adams who works with underserved populations getting to and through college. University staff with shared lived experiences with underserved populations and first-generation students are essential for building resilience and belonging. It is important to…
Interview: The importance of relationships and equity in foster care
Key takeaways This interview features Victor Sims, a child welfare advocate and case manager supervisor at SailFuture. Supporting policies like the Family First Prevention Act can help keep families together and preserve their cultural identity. There is also a need…