HOPEful Stories
HOPE is a beautiful thing! The four building blocks of HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) are Relationships, Environments, Social and Civic Engagement, and Emotional Growth. The Strengthening Families five Protective Factors are Parental Resilience, Social Connections, Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development, Social and Emotional Competence of Children, and Concrete Support in Times of Need.
These stories inspire HOPE and increase understanding of the mitigating effects the Protective Factors provide using lived experiences and highlight the amazing organizations doing this work. Protective Factors and building blocks of HOPE promote optimal development so children, families, and communities can thrive. If you would like to learn more about HOPE, Protective Factors, organizations grounded in these frameworks, want to get involved in the Strengthening Families movement, or share your HOPEful story, contact Kim Hemmert.
2025
2024
Lessons from the Mediterranean
2023
2022
You Have the Ability to Change
2021
There’s More Than One Right Way
ICTF’s former grant manager Taryn Yates, wrote a heartfelt blog about her adventures in parenting two young boys.
Find all her blog posts below:
2021
Guest Post by Roger Sherman: Small but Mighty
2020
The Positive Power of Traditions
2019
Kids Need Unstructured Playtime