{"id":20767,"date":"2023-07-26T14:56:22","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T18:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/?page_id=20767"},"modified":"2026-02-09T14:27:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T19:27:07","slug":"hope-informed-organizational-certification","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/train-with-us\/certification-programs\/hope-informed-organizational-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"HOPE-Informed Organizational Certification"},"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=\"alignnone page-heros size-full wp-image-15143\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Find-a-Facilitator-Hero.png\" alt=\"Orange stylized circle with photo in top portion of African American man teaching his son to ride a bike\" width=\"260\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Find-a-Facilitator-Hero.png 400w, https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Find-a-Facilitator-Hero-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Find-a-Facilitator-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_69c098cd6e54f .vcex-page-title__heading{color:#ffffff;font-size:2.5em;}@media (max-width:1024px){.vcex-page-title.vcex_69c098cd6e54f .vcex-page-title__heading{font-size:2.5em;}}@media (max-width:959px){.vcex-page-title.vcex_69c098cd6e54f .vcex-page-title__heading{font-size:2.25em;}}@media (max-width:767px){.vcex-page-title.vcex_69c098cd6e54f .vcex-page-title__heading{font-size:2.25em;}}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex-page-title.vcex_69c098cd6e54f .vcex-page-title__heading{font-size:1.75em;}}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-page-title vcex-module vc_custom_1636909793111 center-page-title-mobile vcex_69c098cd6e54f\"><h1 class=\"vcex-page-title__heading wpex-heading wpex-text-3xl\"><span class=\"vcex-page-title__text\">HOPE-Informed Organizational Certification<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear visible-phone\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">Transform your organization with the HOPE framework<\/h2>\n<p>The HOPE-Informed Organizational Certification reshapes care and service delivery in ways that enable child- and family-serving organizations to better accomplish their missions of improving the lives of the children and families.<\/p>\n<p>The Certification is based on the HOPE framework, which is grounded in research showing that positive childhood experiences (PCEs) support healthy development and help lessen the lifelong effects of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). In adopting the HOPE framework, service delivery organizations and care providers consistently identify, honor, and promote child and family strengths.<\/p>\n<p>As of December 2025, we trained over 20+ HOPE-Inspired organizations and 7 HOPE-Informed organizations in 12 U.S. states.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_raw_js]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[\/vc_raw_js][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div>[vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=&#8221;p&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1770665172959{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;List of certified HOPE-Informed organizations&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1694441227350-97a8ad9c-4db5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Amaro Family Child Care<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Long Beach, CA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/centerstone.org\/\">Centerstone<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Nashville, TN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greeneesc.org\/\">Greene County Educational Service Center<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Yellow Springs, OH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/greatstartcollaborative.org\/collaborative-gsc\">Great Start Collaborative<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Charlevoix, Emmet, and Northern Antrim Counties, MI<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/srhd.org\/\">Spokane Regional Health District<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>Spokane, WA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stoughton.org\/\">Town of Stoughton<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Stoughton, MA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tuftsmedicine.org\/services-treatments\/pediatrics\/pediatric-primary-care\">Tufts Medicine | Pediatric Primary Care<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Boston, MA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/uppervalleycac.org\">Upper Valley Child Advocacy Center<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Rigby, ID<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uthsc.edu\/cdd\/programs\/relative-caregiver.php\">University of Tennessee Health Science Center | Shelby County Relative Caregiver Program<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Memphis, TN<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">Why become a HOPE-Informed organization?<\/h2>\n<h3>Enhance families\u2019 experiences of care at your organization<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase equitable access to PCEs for children and families you serve<\/li>\n<li>Increase families\u2019 satisfaction and reduce families\u2019 experiences of bias in the care they receive<\/li>\n<li>Increase family retention rates in the services you provide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Increase your organization\u2019s relationship with the community<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Create meaningful ways for community members to engage with your organization<\/li>\n<li>Ensure your services are culturally relevant and meet your community\u2019s needs.<\/li>\n<li>Gain recognition for your family-centered approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Promote a healthy internal culture within your organization<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Incorporate the HOPE framework into your organization\u2019s culture<\/li>\n<li>Increase staff retention and job satisfaction<\/li>\n<li>Engage your staff with the reasons why they chose your organization&#8217;s work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>When HOPE-Informed organizations implement the HOPE framework, they:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Prioritize family strengths and resilience<\/li>\n<li>Provide anti-racist and culturally resonant care<\/li>\n<li>Create and promote positive childhood experiences<\/li>\n<li>Practice continuous learning and improvement<\/li>\n<li>Invest in creating a more cohesive, happy workforce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/hopenationalresourcecenter.jotform.com\/242944468949981\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button inline\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Apply today<\/span><\/a> [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1693419421909{background-color: #009188 !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]\n<h2>Hear from HOPE-Informed Organizations<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<style>.vcex-testimonials-fullslider.vcex_69c098cd71472 .vcex-testimonials-fullslider-entry{color:#ffffff;}.vcex-testimonials-fullslider.vcex_69c098cd71472 .vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author{color:#ffffff;font-weight:700;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-testimonials-fullslider wpex-py-40 dark-skin has-controlnav  vc_custom_1693419734149 vcex_69c098cd71472\"><div class=\"wpex-slider slider-pro\" data-fade-arrows=\"false\" data-arrows=\"true\" data-buttons=\"true\" data-loop=\"true\" data-animation-speed=\"2500\" data-height-animation-duration=\"2000\" data-touch-swipe-desktop=\"false\"><div class=\"wpex-slider-slides sp-slides\"><div class=\"wpex-slider-slide sp-slide entry post-21024 type-testimonials cat-170 cat-171\"><div class=\"vcex-testimonials-fullslider-inner wpex-text-center\"><div class=\"vcex-testimonials-fullslider-avatar wpex-mb-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wpex-rounded-full wpex-align-bottom vcex-custom-dims\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Danell-Spillman-headshot-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Danell Spillman\" srcset=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Danell-Spillman-headshot-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Danell-Spillman-headshot.jpg 300w, https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Danell-Spillman-headshot-150x150@2x.jpg 2x\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-testimonials-fullslider-entry wpex-font-light wpex-text-2xl wpex-clr wpex-last-mb-0 entry\"><p>Learning to incorporate HOPE with other existing frameworks like Strengthening Families [was the most helpful aspect of the Champion training]. We [Bayou Lotus Corporation] have become a certified HOPE organization and are integrating HOPE throughout our organization.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author wpex-mt-20 wpex-mb-5 wpex-text-md\"><div class=\"vcex-testimonials-fullslider-author-name\">Danell Spillman<\/div><div class=\"vcex-testimonials-fullslider-company\">Bayou Lotus Corporation<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">How can your organization become certified as HOPE-Informed?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-steps.vcex_69c098cd73f33 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class=\"vcex-steps-item__heading wpex-heading wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-text-md\">Kickoff session<\/h3><div class=\"vcex-steps-item__text wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-mt-10\"><p>Schedule a kickoff call with the HOPE team to discuss the Certification process and your organizational goals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-steps-item vcex-steps-item--2 wpex-flex\"><div class=\"vcex-steps-item__figure wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-mr-20 wpex-flex-col wpex-mr-20\"><span class=\"vcex-steps-item__symbol vcex-steps-item__symbol--solid wpex-inline-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-leading-none wpex-tracking-normal wpex-rounded-full wpex-text-md wpex-bg-accent wpex-text-on-accent\">2<\/span><span class=\"vcex-steps-item__line wpex-block wpex-grow wpex-bg-accent wpex-w-3px wpex-h-100\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcex-steps-item__content wpex-flex-grow wpex-mb-40\"><h3 class=\"vcex-steps-item__heading wpex-heading wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-text-md\">Work through your checklist<\/h3><div class=\"vcex-steps-item__text wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-mt-10\"><p>After your kickoff call, you will receive a checklist and associated workbook to help guide you through certification. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-steps-item vcex-steps-item--3 wpex-flex\"><div class=\"vcex-steps-item__figure wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-mr-20 wpex-flex-col wpex-mr-20\"><span class=\"vcex-steps-item__symbol vcex-steps-item__symbol--solid wpex-inline-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-leading-none wpex-tracking-normal wpex-rounded-full wpex-text-md wpex-bg-accent wpex-text-on-accent\">3<\/span><span class=\"vcex-steps-item__line wpex-block wpex-grow wpex-bg-accent wpex-w-3px wpex-h-100\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcex-steps-item__content wpex-flex-grow wpex-mb-40\"><h3 class=\"vcex-steps-item__heading wpex-heading wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-text-md\">Meet quarterly<\/h3><div class=\"vcex-steps-item__text wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-mt-10\"><p>You will set up quarterly check-ins with the HOPE team to support your efforts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-steps-item vcex-steps-item--4 wpex-flex\"><div class=\"vcex-steps-item__figure wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-mr-20 wpex-flex-col wpex-mr-20\"><span class=\"vcex-steps-item__symbol vcex-steps-item__symbol--solid wpex-inline-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-leading-none wpex-tracking-normal wpex-rounded-full wpex-text-md wpex-bg-accent wpex-text-on-accent\">4<\/span><\/div><div class=\"vcex-steps-item__content wpex-flex-grow wpex-mb-40\"><h3 class=\"vcex-steps-item__heading wpex-heading wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-text-md\">Send Champion to office hours<\/h3><div class=\"vcex-steps-item__text wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-mt-10\"><p>Once you have an internal HOPE Champion, send them to HOPE\u2019s monthly office hours for ongoing support as needed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221; title=&#8221;Is your organization ready to become HOPE-Informed?&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1694441772121{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Partnership with HOPE Champion&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1694440785621-01cfcff7-3564&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Each organization must partner with at least one HOPE Champion during the course of the certification. While we encourage you to train one of your staff as a HOPE Champion to ensure internal sustainability, you may also contract with a <a href=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/train-with-us\/find-a-local-trainer\/\">certified HOPE Champion<\/a> outside your organization.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Time Commitment&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1694440785642-f91a2274-a2aa&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Organizational Certification timing varies depending on several factors. Organizations are encouraged to begin the process at any phase of their HOPE journey. If your organization has already trained staff as Facilitators and Champions, you\u2019ll be ahead of the curve. If you\u2019re brand new to HOPE, that\u2019s ok! We\u2019ll walk you through all the steps. For organizations who are just beginning on their HOPE journey, your path to certification may take four to six months; for those who are further along, it might only take three months.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Cost&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1694441159613-e55ca71c-5145&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]We offered tier pricing for the Organizational Certification based on the size of your department or organization:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Small departments or organizations<\/strong> (fewer than 10 employees): $5,000<br \/>\n<strong>Medium departments or organizations<\/strong> (between 10-49 employees): $7,500<br \/>\n<strong>Large departments or organizations<\/strong> (between 50-149 employees): $10,000<br \/>\n<strong>Funders or state-wide organizations<\/strong> (that wishes to offer organizational certification to a multitude of sites): $50,000[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Scholarships&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1694441227350-97a8ad9c-4db5&#8243;][vc_column_text]Scholarships are available upon request. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/contact-hope-healthy-outcomes-from-positive-experiences\/\">reach out to us<\/a> for more information.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691613333485{background-color: #009188 !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;]\n<h2>Start your HOPE-Informed journey<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-button.vcex_69c098cd74d67{background:#009188;}.vcex-button.vcex_69c098cd74d67:hover{background:#f7941d!important;}<\/style><div class=\"theme-button-wrap textcenter wpex-clr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hopenationalresourcecenter.jotform.com\/242944468949981\" class=\"vcex-button theme-button align-center inline vcex_69c098cd74d67\"><span class=\"vcex-button-inner theme-button-inner wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\">Apply today<\/span><\/a><\/div> <div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:60px;\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\">FAQ<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div>[vc_tta_accordion section_title_tag=&#8221;h3&#8243; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705696785018{padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;1690393162671-9179075d-2d67&#8243; title=&#8221;Why should my organization become HOPE-Informed certified?&#8221;][vc_column_text]The HOPE-Informed Organizational Certification program transitions organizations from talking about broad concepts like health equity and trauma-informed care to implementing specific actions to achieve these goals and publicly declaring their intentions and accomplishments. As a HOPE-Informed organization, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improve health equity<\/li>\n<li>Improve service quality and delivery<\/li>\n<li>Align with trauma-informed care work<\/li>\n<li>Increaser staff engagement and prevent burnout<\/li>\n<li>Open new partnerships opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Attract funders to drive growth and pact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;1690393647976-5acfc3b5-612d&#8221; title=&#8221;Where can I learn more about the HOPE framework?&#8221;][vc_column_text]We offer <a href=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/train-with-us\/virtual-learning-hub\/\">online courses<\/a> that introduce you to the research behind positive childhood experiences (PCEs), the HOPE framework and the Four Building Blocks of HOPE, and what the HOPE framework looks like in practice.<\/p>\n<p>The HOPE team also offers in-person and virtual presentations and workshops for organizations. You can request a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-HOPE-Workshop-menu-2022-2023.pdf\">variety of options<\/a>\u00a0based on activities, topics covered, duration, and speakers. <a href=\"https:\/\/positiveexperience.org\/train-with-us\/presentation-workshop-request-form\/\">Contact us<\/a> to learn more.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;1690393821633-2c9c48cb-ce32&#8243; title=&#8221;My organization already uses a strengths-based framework or model. What do we gain from incorporating the HOPE framework?&#8221;][vc_column_text]The HOPE-Informed Organizational Certification and the HOPE framework build on the strengths-based models organizations currently use, such as Strengthening Families, Early Relational Health, the Basics, and DULCE. 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The HOPE framework provides an actionable way for direct service providers to follow-up on ACEs screenings to build on families\u2019 existing strengths and protective factors, and a way to integrate PCEs into service plans for children and families.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, when ACEs exposures are identified, the HOPE framework can guide healing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section tab_id=&#8221;1733771366055-be674c73-d0ca&#8221; title=&#8221;After my kickoff call, what can I expect from my HOPE-Informed checklist?&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Your HOPE-Informed checklist and associated workbook will help guide you through the certification process. Your checklist will be customized to fit your organization\u2019s needs. 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