Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences - H.O.P.E.

Nonprofit Network and Jackson County DHHS invite you to attend this FREE online public training for community members and employers to learn how to support those that may have experienced childhood trauma.

Once we understand Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)—potentially traumatic events that occur during childhood—the next question becomes: What do we do now that we know?

This interactive workshop explores how communities can move beyond awareness of adversity to actively build resilience through Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs). Grounded in the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) framework, this session highlights how nurturing relationships, supportive environments, and meaningful opportunities for growth can help buffer stress and promote healthy outcomes for children and families.

Rather than focusing solely on preventing harm, the HOPE approach helps communities recognize and strengthen the positive experiences that already exist and expand them for everyone. Through guided discussion and small-group collaboration, participants will explore:

• Prevention strategies rooted in the HOPE framework
• Community-based approaches to creating safe and supportive environments
• How professional roles and lived experiences can support resilience
• Practical personal and professional action steps to reduce ACEs and promote PCEs

Recommended Prerequisite
Participants are encouraged to complete Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training prior to attending this session. The foundational training provides essential context about ACEs, their impact on development and community health, and the important role each of us plays in fostering resilience.

Date: Wednesday April 29, 2026
Time: 9AM until Noon
Location: Commonwealth Commerce Center, 209 E. Washington Ave. Jackson, MI 49201Registration Fee: 0$ - Thanks to the generous sponsorship from United Way of South Central Michigan

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