HOPEful Stories
HOPE is a beautiful thing! The four building blocks of HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) are 1) Relationships, 2) Safe, Equitable, Stable Environments, 3) Social and Civic Engagement, and 4) Emotional Growth. The Strengthening Families Five Protective Factors are 1) Parental Resilience, 2) Social Connections, 3) Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development, 4) Social and Emotional Competence of Children, and 5) Concrete Support in Times of Need.
These stories inspire HOPE and increase the knowledge and understanding of the mitigating effects the Protective Factors provide using lived experiences and highlight the amazing organizations doing this work around the state. For more information, or to share your 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