Our research synthesis provides a compelling body of evidence, which laid the foundation for the Kids at Hope initiative. Most striking in this report is the tremendous and life changing influence each individual’s personal belief and feelings about children offers, followed by a simple but powerful expression of the four common elements of success that support the achievement of all youth, including our most vulnerable young people. The synthesis also underscores the critical notion that to experience and practice hope and optimism children need to understand and define the destinations where life’s journey will lead them. Furthermore, a cultural strategic framework is explored which demonstrates how a community could effectively rally around its youth and be dramatically more successful than any one group, institution, program or service could alone. Lastly, this study presents a series of university led evaluations, which strongly validates the effectiveness of the Kids at Hope design.

The conclusion is clear; all children can succeed, NO EXCEPTIONS!

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