A new lens on supporting healthy child development.

The HOPE framework offers a powerful, research-based approach to understanding how Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) shape lifelong health and resilience. Grounded in the Science of the Positive, this training explores how nurturing relationships, safe environments, opportunities for engagement, and emotional growth can buffer the effects of adversity and foster well-being.

Participants will:

• Learn to assess and integrate Positive Childhood Experiences in their daily practice
• Practice reframing techniques that highlight strengths and protective factors
• Use the Building Blocks of HOPE as strengths-based tools for supporting families facing trauma
• Celebrate families’ resilience and positive growth—even in challenging circumstances

Join us to shift the focus from “What’s wrong?” to “What’s strong?”—and help every child and family thrive.

Presenter: PCA Georgia and Prevention and Community Support Section at DFCS

April 23, 2026 (Thursday)
12-1:30pm

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