The document discusses the history and mission of Kids at Hope, an organization that aims to help all children succeed. Some key points: 1. Kids at Hope was founded on the idea that science had focused more on human weaknesses than strengths, and the organization seeks to understand what allows children to thrive. 2. Through research, Kids at Hope identified four major relationships ("Four Aces") that support child success: caring parents, other caring adults, high expectations, and opportunities. 3. Kids at Hope works to establish a culture in schools and communities where all adults believe in children's potential for success, with the goal of inspiring and empowering children.

2. In the last century, science has
focused far more on understanding
crime, pathology and human
weaknesses and far less on
understanding hope
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3. “What would happen if we studied
what is right with people?”
-Dr. Don Clifton,
Co-author of NOW, Discover Your Strengths
Strengths Institute & Gallop Research
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4. Multiple disciplinary
review with ASU
Best Practices explored
National model developed
Kids at Hope firmly established in 11 states
18,000 caring adults trained
400,000 children reached every day
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5. The Kids at Hope Mission Statement
Kids at Hope inspires, empowers and transforms
schools, organizations serving youth and entire
communities to create an environment and culture
where all children experience success,
NO EXCEPTIONS!
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6. “We can’t solve today’s
significant problems at the
same level of thinking we were
at when we created them.”
Albert Einstein
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9. What you SEE is what
you GET
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10. Freshman Assignment
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11. Freshman Assignment
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12. Kids at Hope
Mission Statements-Belief Systems
What is your Personal Mission Statement?
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Because. . .
All children are capable of success,
NO EXCEPTIONS!
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14. Children will succeed
when they are
surrounded by adults
who believe they can
succeed--No
Exceptions!
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15. Kids at Hope
Does our personal mission & belief statements
speak to our beliefs about children?
Why is it important that we understand each
others personal mission statement?
Why is it important that we connect our mission
statements to a common belief system?
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16. Elements of success
List the extrinsic factors, experiences,
opportunities, and obstacles you believe were
crucial to your personal success
Think back as far as you can – up to the age
of 16
Share with your “research” team and list the
common elements
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17. Kids at Hope Research
Major Breakthroughs
That there were four major
relationships which supported and
ensured a child’s success (elements of
success)
♥ Anchor / Parent
♣ Other Caring Adults
♠ High Expectations
♦ Opportunities for Success
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22. Children will succeed
when they have
meaningful and
sustainable
relationships with
caring adults
= Four Aces
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23. “To teach a child you must
first reach a child.”
-Kids at Hope
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24. Success
EXAMPLES of Success
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25. Kids at Hope Research
Major Breakthroughs
d? ol
ur fu ture h
s yo
Wha t doe
That success is not something it is
somewhere (life’s destination points)
Home and Family
Community and Service
Hobbies and Recreation
Education and Career
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26. Universal Truth # 3:
Children will succeed when they
can articulate their future and plan
desired outcomes beyond a job or
career…
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27. Treasure Hunter’s Pledge (page 15)
As an adult and a Treasure Hunter,
I am committed to searching for the
talents, skills, and intelligences that exist
in all children and youth. I believe that
all children are capable of success,
NO EXCEPTIONS!
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28. Treasure Hunting Tools
Treasure Hunting Tools
“Why not list a student’s
strengths on the report card,
right alongside his grades?”
Dr. Don Clifton
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29. HOPE=DESTINATIONS=FUTURE
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30. KIDS AT HOPE PLEDGE
I am a Kid at Hope
I am talented, smart and capable
of success.
I have dreams for the future and I
will climb to reach those goals and
dreams everyday
All kids are capable of success, NO
EXCEPTIONS!
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31. On-line ACES Tracking
Treasure Hunting Tools
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37. Research – carefully controlled studies:
Individuals with high hope versus low hope
remain energized after major health
procedures or surgery.
High hope scores for students entering
college were a better predictor than standard
national tests, such as the SAT, or grade
point averages.
Students who score high in hope scales
relative to students scoring low were more
likely to have graduated during a six-year
period.
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38. Learned Hopefulness:
Dr. Shane Lopez
Most people feel good or are moved
when they first discover their strengths.
Most people share their strengths with
one or more caring others within 24
hours.
Most people lack skills in capitalizing on
positive events.
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39. Deliverables
Children become much more optimistic
Children not only understand the
concept of hope, they can model it
Children learn and practice the power and
self-fulfilling prophecy of positive self talk
(Kids at Hope Pledge)
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40. Deliverables
Children learn about personal
strength based inventory and practice it
Children’s academic and emotional
achievement matures
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44. Believing & Practicing
1) Belief System: articulated &
celebrated
Universal Truth I
Children succeed when they are
2) Pledge
surrounded by adults who believe
they can succeed.
3) Aces Tracking
Universal Truth II 4) Report Card
Children succeed when they have
meaningful and sustainable
relationships with caring adults.
4) Report Card
Universal Truth III
Children succeed when they 5) Passport to the Future
can articulate their future.
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45. People Treasure Hunt:
* You cannot use anyone’s name more than one time.
* You cannot use your own name.
* When your sheet is complete, shout “stop.”
* Be prepared to identify the people you have listed
1.Find someone who can speak three sentences in a
language other than English or French.
2.Find someone who loves to dance.
3.Find someone who can tell a good, short, clean joke.
4.Find someone who can tell a funny story about themselves.
5.Find someone who can sing one verse of a song.
6.Find someone who can tell you something about Kids at
Hope.
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