{"id":14588,"date":"2021-09-16T08:56:29","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T12:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/?page_id=14588"},"modified":"2026-01-19T09:58:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T14:58:14","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; visibility=&#8221;visible-phone&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; columns_right=&#8221;yes&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom=&#8221;waves&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1633559115476{margin-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #009188 !important;}&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_height=&#8221;75&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1633559071168{margin-top: -40px !important;}&#8221; wpex_zindex=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_text text_align=&#8221;center&#8221;]<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter page-heros size-full wp-image-14589\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/About-Us-Hero.png\" alt=\"Orange stylized circle with photo in top portion of African American father and daughter on jungle gym at park\" width=\"260\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/About-Us-Hero.png 400w, https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/About-Us-Hero-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/About-Us-Hero-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; wpex_zindex=&#8221;2&#8243;]<style>.vcex-page-title.vcex_69c09bafae6ae .vcex-page-title__heading{color:#ffffff;font-size:2.5em;}@media (max-width:1024px){.vcex-page-title.vcex_69c09bafae6ae .vcex-page-title__heading{font-size:2.5em;}}@media (max-width:959px){.vcex-page-title.vcex_69c09bafae6ae .vcex-page-title__heading{font-size:2.25em;}}@media (max-width:767px){.vcex-page-title.vcex_69c09bafae6ae .vcex-page-title__heading{font-size:2.25em;}}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex-page-title.vcex_69c09bafae6ae .vcex-page-title__heading{font-size:1.75em;}}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-page-title vcex-module vc_custom_1636910113444 center-page-title-mobile vcex_69c09bafae6ae\"><h1 class=\"vcex-page-title__heading wpex-heading wpex-text-3xl\"><span class=\"vcex-page-title__text\">About<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear visible-phone\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Positive experiences can ease toxic stress and help children and youth grow into more resilient, healthier adults. HOPE identifies ways that our communities and systems of care can better ensure that all children have more positive experiences and that all families have support to nurture and celebrate their strengths.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/resource\/the-four-building-block-of-hope\/\">Four Building Blocks of HOPE<\/a> are composed of key positive childhood experiences (PCEs). The sources of those experiences and opportunities are the foundation for healthy childhood development.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom=&#8221;waves&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_flip=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639407583735{margin-bottom: 110px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;background-color: #f7941e !important;}&#8221; wpex_shape_divider_bottom_height=&#8221;100&#8243;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1639406859407{margin-bottom: -80px !important;}&#8221; wpex_zindex=&#8221;3&#8243;]<div class=\"wpex-post-cards wpex-post-cards-blog_3 wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpex-post-cards-inner\"><div class=\"wpex-post-cards-loop wpex-post-cards-grid wpex-row wpex-clr\"><div class=\"wpex-post-cards-entry col col-1 span_1_of_3 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp post-14598 type-page\"><div class=\"wpex-card wpex-card-blog_3\"><div class=\"wpex-card-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-flex-grow wpex-rounded wpex-surface-1 wpex-shadow-lg wpex-overflow-hidden\"><div class=\"wpex-card-media overlay-parent overlay-parent-1\"><div class=\"wpex-card-thumbnail wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/about-us\/history\/\"><img width=\"860\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Our-History-Featured.jpg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Children in a circle with arms upraised and holding hands\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Our-History-Featured.jpg 860w, https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Our-History-Featured-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Our-History-Featured-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-card-details wpex-p-30 wpex-last-mb-0\"><h2 class=\"wpex-card-title wpex-heading wpex-text-lg wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/about-us\/history\/\" class=\"wpex-inherit-color-important\">History<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"wpex-card-excerpt wpex-last-mb-0\"><p>HOPE  combines a public health approach to preventing child abuse with a broader understanding of how children grow to become strong, healthy, and resilient adults. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-post-cards-entry col col-2 span_1_of_3 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp post-14607 type-page\"><div class=\"wpex-card wpex-card-blog_3\"><div class=\"wpex-card-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-flex-grow wpex-rounded wpex-surface-1 wpex-shadow-lg wpex-overflow-hidden\"><div class=\"wpex-card-media overlay-parent overlay-parent-1\"><div class=\"wpex-card-thumbnail wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/about-us\/team\/\"><img width=\"860\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Our-Team-Featured.jpg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Little girl playing basketball with adult male\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Our-Team-Featured.jpg 860w, https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Our-Team-Featured-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Our-Team-Featured-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-card-details wpex-p-30 wpex-last-mb-0\"><h2 class=\"wpex-card-title wpex-heading wpex-text-lg wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/about-us\/team\/\" class=\"wpex-inherit-color-important\">Team<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"wpex-card-excerpt wpex-last-mb-0\"><p>The HOPE National Resource Center, led by Dr. Robert Sege, is based out of Tufts Medical Center in Boston with staff all over the country!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-post-cards-entry col col-3 span_1_of_3 span_1_of_2_pl span_1_of_1_pp post-25126 type-page\"><div class=\"wpex-card wpex-card-blog_3\"><div class=\"wpex-card-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-col wpex-flex-grow wpex-rounded wpex-surface-1 wpex-shadow-lg wpex-overflow-hidden\"><div class=\"wpex-card-media overlay-parent overlay-parent-1\"><div class=\"wpex-card-thumbnail wpex-relative wpex-image-hover opacity\"><a href=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/about-us\/networks\/\"><img width=\"860\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Our-Networks-Featured.jpg\" class=\"wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Laughing children on a bus with smiling adult\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Our-Networks-Featured.jpg 860w, https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Our-Networks-Featured-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Our-Networks-Featured-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpex-card-details wpex-p-30 wpex-last-mb-0\"><h2 class=\"wpex-card-title wpex-heading wpex-text-lg wpex-mb-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/about-us\/networks\/\" class=\"wpex-inherit-color-important\">Networks<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"wpex-card-excerpt wpex-last-mb-0\"><p>The HOPE Innovation Network (HIN) consists of organizations across sectors who are implementing the HOPE framework.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row local_scroll_id=&#8221;mission&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n<p>HOPE, grounded in science that demonstrates the formative role of positive experiences in human development, seeks to inspire a HOPE-informed movement that fundamentally transforms how we advance health and well-being for our children, families, and communities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">Our Vision<\/h2>\n<p>We see a world that honors and promotes positive experiences as being fundamental to everyone\u2019s health and well-being.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">Our Theory of Change<\/h2>\n<p>AS HOPE IMPLEMENTS our strategic actions, we build a collective understanding of the importance of positive experiences. All of our work is done in collaboration with partners who seek to develop HOPE-informed approaches to supporting children and families. We\u2019re creating a paradigm shift in systems of care, communities, and policies to value and actively bolster positive experiences. This shift builds on our understanding of the power of relationships within families and communities and between those who provide and receive supportive services. Our goal is to improve empathy, drive respect for human dignity, and promote trust among families.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">Our Guiding Principles<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>WE HONOR the hope, goodness, and strength that exists inside every single one of us.<\/li>\n<li>WE BELIEVE in the goodness embodied by the deep loving relationships between parents and their children.<\/li>\n<li>WE SEEK TO CREATE equitable conditions for health and well-being so that all families and children have the opportunity to thrive.<\/li>\n<li>WE CELEBRATE our differences as our collective strength and speak out against racism and stereotypes for the harm they inflict.<\/li>\n<li>WE JOIN with others to advance the evidence of positive experiences to support health and well-being for all children and families.<\/li>\n<li>WE ACT with humility, respect, and gratitude for others in everything we say and do.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay=&#8221;dark&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1637095227333{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-bottom: 70px !important;background: #009188 url(https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Equity-Statement-Hero-Background-1.jpg?id=14916) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; wpex_bg_position=&#8221;top center&#8221; wpex_bg_overlay_opacity=&#8221;0.3&#8243; local_scroll_id=&#8221;anti-racism-statement&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740598774426{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">Equity statement<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]All children need positive childhood experiences (PCEs). PCEs promote physical and mental health and well-being. PCEs can mitigate the effects of trauma through resilience and healing. The HOPE National Resource Center is dedicated to ensuring that every child in each community has access to the key types of PCEs that we call the Four Building Blocks of HOPE. These Four Building Blocks of HOPE consist of: safe and supportive relationships; safe, stable, equitable environments to live, learn, and play; opportunities for social and civic engagement to develop a sense of belonging; and opportunities for emotional growth.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\">We understand that achieving <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\">equitable<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\"> access to PCEs requires acknowledging and addressing systemic barriers that countless children and families face<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\">. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\">Man<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\">y of these barriers <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\">result<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\"> from centuries of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\">bias<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\">an<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\">d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\"> require sustained intentionality to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\">identify<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\"> and dismantle<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\">The HOPE National Resource Center works with local and national partners to create more responsive systems so that every child has the resources and experiences they need to grow into thriving adults<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82189934 BCX8\">. \u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW82189934 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The HOPE National Resource Center works to create equitable access to Positive Childhood Experiences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The HOPE framework is flexible. To ensure cultural relevance, individuals and communities determine what each of the Four Building Blocks of HOPE means to them.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We train individuals to be aware of unconscious biases and approach all families with curiosity and through a strengths-based lens to minimize individual experiences of bias and discrimination and maximize experiences of feeling seen, included, valued, and validated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The HOPE National Resource Center offers technical assistance to organizations hoping to create more equitable outcomes for the community. This includes reviewing organizational policies with the goal of promoting equitable access to PCEs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We incorporate community engagement and feedback into all of the training and organizational support that we provide so that the families are front and center in program and policy change. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u00b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We encourage organizations to use data to understand who is accessing their services and benefiting. If there are disparities in that data, the HOPE National Resource Center offers technical assistance to engage the affected communities, remove barriers, and enhance access for everyone. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We at the HOPE National Resource Center are always learning. We are committed to recognizing the essential human dignity of each child and each family. 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