Hope for Children Foundation
Living an abuse free life...is more than an hope or a dream...
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The quality of life is greatly needed to be improved for children and families throughout the United States. It is our goal to the enhance the lives of children, teens, families and other adults throughout the United States. We accomplish this with Hope for Children Foundation's strategic plan of reducing child abuse throughout the United States through education and accountability.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Free Online Training Intended to Prevent Child Abuse
To help prevent cruelty to children and adults through proactive prevention & intervention education to victims and survivors, 1st Responders including state and federal law enforcement officers, teachers, staff at educational institutions - schools - colleges - universities, medical professionals, hospital staff, charities - such as shelters - rape crisis centers - sexual assault charities, domestic violence charities, CASA, SANE, government agencies such as child protection workers known as CPS, state and federal prosecutors - judges, attorneys concerning family and criminal law, adult and juvenile probation officers on a state and federal level, military personnel, and parents, offering a shield of protection to help prevent victims from falling through the cracks of the legal system concerning sexual assault and domestic violence. We offer several free services to professionals charged with protecting children and adults. In addition, the following services are offered free to the general public through seminars and via our Web site:
(1) Provide free seminars and free online video training intended to reduce crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence against children and adults;
These services are intended to be accessed online through our Web site:
https://www.hopeforchildrenfoundation.org
Since 1998, with headquarters in Texas, Hope For Children Foundation has provided educational services to state and federal law enforcement personnel, medical professionals, judges, attorneys, probation officers – as well as to the public regarding child abuse prevention and related concerns.
Hope For Children Foundation helps sexually and physically abused children and adults throughout the nation by facilitating widespread access to legal, medical and mental health experts so that all appropriate resources are available to victims and their families. We believe that abuse is a learned behavior often connected to stress points, not limited to financial instability. As a nation, we can create a cultural safety net for children and adults at risk through extensive awareness campaigns, education and training.
To that end, we educate the general public, families, federal and state law-enforcement officials, members of the judiciary, educators, medical professionals, criminal justice professionals, family shelters, rape crisis centers, and other community organizations about sexual and physical abuse and its prevention. Ours is a 'systems' approach whereby we identify and fill critical voids that threaten the well-being of children who are at risk of 'falling through the cracks.' Living an abuse-free life is more than a hope or a dream – it is a child's right.
We began by assembling experts to provide citizens throughout the nation with uniform state and federal child abuse training. This statewide training project was partially funded through a grant provided by the United States Department of Justice, Violence against Women Fund, and the Office of the Texas Governor Criminal Justice Division. The training program was very well received and, because of its success, we have significantly expanded our impact.
Hope For Children Foundation's website is designed to include the option to translate key training materials into over 60 languages. Many of the same video training provided to state and federal law enforcement officers, child protection services workers, medical professionals, judges and other First Responders are provided free online to the general public. These videos cover important healing steps for child victims and their families; how to better protect children and adults from crimes of domestic violence; and elderly abuse.
https://www.hopeforchildrenfoundation.org
Reports from Google Analytics show that Hope For Children Foundation's website is viewed by people from all 50 states in the U.S. as well as from 41 different foreign countries. Support from Google Inc. has been a tremendous boost in Hope For Children Foundation's effort to ensure that children are protected from child abuse and will receive much needed support.
Hope For Children Foundation has also been recognized by state and federal government programs, including but not limited to the US Justice Department, the Office of Justice Programs, and the Violence Against Women Office. The members of Hope For Children Foundation's Board of Directors and Advisory Board come from Dallas - Austin - Denton, TX, Los Angeles, CA, Boston, MA, Charleston, SC, Harford, CT, New York, NY, Washington D.C., Charlotte, NC, Jacksonville, FL, and Durham, NC.
For more information, contact:
Patricia Kirby, Hope For Children Foundation, 4925 Greenville Ave. Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75206, (214) 382-4673 [email protected]
Thank you very much for your interest!
Victim - Survivor Resources and Referrals
To help prevent cruelty to children and adults through proactive prevention & intervention education to 1st Responders including law enforcement officers, teachers, medical professionals, and parents, offering a shield of protection to help prevent victims from falling through the cracks of the legal system concerning sexual assault and domestic violence. We offer free training to professionals charged with protecting children and adults from crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence. In addition, the following services are offered free to the general public through seminars and via our Web site:
Provide free online resources and referrals to victims, survivors and the general public concerning sexual assault and domestic violence.
These services are intended to be accessed online through our Web site:
https://www.hopeforchildrenfoundation.org
Since 1998, with headquarters in Texas, Hope For Children Foundation has provided educational services to state and federal law enforcement personnel, medical professionals, judges, attorneys, probation officers – as well as to the public regarding child abuse prevention and related concerns.
Hope For Children Foundation helps sexually and physically abused children and adults throughout the nation by facilitating widespread access to legal, medical and mental health experts so that all appropriate resources are available to victims and their families. We believe that abuse is a learned behavior often connected to stress points, not limited to financial instability. As a nation, we can create a cultural safety net for children and adults at risk through extensive awareness campaigns, education and training.
To that end, we educate the general public, families, federal and state law-enforcement officials, members of the judiciary, educators, medical professionals, criminal justice professionals, family shelters, rape crisis centers, and other community organizations about sexual and physical abuse and its prevention. Ours is a 'systems' approach whereby we identify and fill critical voids that threaten the well-being of children who are at risk of 'falling through the cracks.' Living an abuse-free life is more than a hope or a dream – it is a child's right.
We began by assembling experts to provide citizens throughout the nation with uniform state and federal child abuse training. This statewide training project was partially funded through a grant provided by the United States Department of Justice, Violence against Women Fund, and the Office of the Texas Governor Criminal Justice Division. The training program was very well received and, because of its success, we have significantly expanded our impact.
Offender - Behavior Modification Resource & Referrals
To help prevent cruelty to children through proactive prevention & intervention education to 1st Responders including law enforcement officers, teachers, medical professionals, and parents, offering a shield of protection to help prevent victims from falling through the cracks of the legal system concerning sexual assault and domestic violence. We offer several free services to professionals charged with protecting children and adults. In addition, the following services are offered free to the general public through seminars and via our Web site:
Provide free online resources and referrals to offenders and ex-offenders for behavior modification concerning reducing violent crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence.
These services are intended to be accessed online through our Web site:
https://www.hopeforchildrenfoundation.org
Since 1998, with headquarters in Texas, Hope For Children Foundation has provided educational services to state and federal law enforcement personnel, medical professionals, judges, attorneys, probation officers – as well as to the public regarding child abuse prevention and related concerns; including providing behavior modification referrals to offenders of such crimes.
Hope For Children Foundation helps sexually and physically abused children throughout the nation by facilitating widespread access to legal, medical and mental health experts so that all appropriate resources are available to victims and their families. We believe that abuse is a learned behavior often connected to stress points, not limited to financial instability. As a nation, we can create a cultural safety net for children at risk through extensive awareness campaigns, through education and training.
Until we address issues surrounding offenders and help them modify their behavior, (for those who are capable of modifying behavior) it will be difficult to reduce crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence.
To that end, we educate the general public, families, federal and state law-enforcement officials, members of the judiciary, educators, medical professionals, criminal justice professionals, family shelters, rape crisis centers, and other community organizations about sexual and physical abuse and its prevention. Ours is a 'systems' approach whereby we identify and fill critical voids that threaten the well-being of children who are at risk of 'falling through the cracks.' Living an abuse-free life is more than a hope or a dream – it is a child's right.
We began by assembling experts to provide citizens throughout the nation with uniform state and federal child abuse training. This statewide training project was partially funded through a grant provided by the United States Department of Justice, Violence against Women Fund, and the Office of the Texas Governor Criminal Justice Division. The training program was very well received and, because of its success, we have significantly expanded our impact.
Hope For Children Foundation's website is designed to include the option to translate key training materials into over 60 languages. Many of the same video training provided to state and federal law enforcement officers, child protection services workers, medical professionals, judges and other First Responders are provided free online to the general public. These videos cover important healing steps for child victims and their families; how to better protect children and adults from crimes of domestic violence; and elderly abuse.
Job Availability - Texas Statewide
To help prevent cruelty to children through proactive prevention & intervention education to 1st Responders including law enforcement officers, teachers, medical professionals, and parents, offering a shield of protection to help prevent victims from falling through the cracks of the legal system concerning sexual assault and domestic violence. We offer several free services to professionals charged with protecting children and adults. In addition, the following services are offered free to the general public through seminars and via our Web site:
Provide at no charge to viewer 4,500 plus job availability listings within the State of Texas to help those unemployed pursue the career of their choice. and
These services are intended to be accessed online through our Web site:
https://www.hopeforchildrenfoundation.org
We believe that abuse is a learned behavior often connected to stress points, not limited to financial instability. As a nation, we can create a cultural safety net for children and adults at risk through extensive awareness campaigns, education, training, job preparation and public/private resources. Helping the unemployed secure a career of their choice helps relieve stress. We want to do our part in helping families throughout this nation in every way possible.
To that end, we provide over 4,500 job listings throughout the State of Texas. It is our goal to provide this service throughout all 50 states and in Washington D.C.
We educate the general public, families, federal and state law-enforcement officials, members of the judiciary, educators, medical professionals, criminal justice professionals, family shelters, rape crisis centers, and other community organizations about sexual and physical abuse and its prevention. Ours is a 'systems' approach whereby we identify and fill critical voids that threaten the well-being of children who are at risk of 'falling through the cracks.' Living an abuse-free life is more than a hope or a dream – it is a child's right.
Fund Raising
We conduct various types of fund raising events as a children's charity, children's foundation, child foundation, charity, 501(c)3 Public Charity, top children's charity, and other charities through writing grant requests to private and public foundations - government entities - companies - and individuals; by receiving funds during live concerts, events held at restaurants and various public and private entities, car shows, events held at publicly conducted conventions, child abuse prevention events, events at shopping centers, movie theaters, large and small stores such as Wal Mart, Sam's, online donation, sporting events, and other fund raising events intended for a nation wide benefit for children, families and you through Hope For Children Foundation in Dallas, Texas.
Hope For Children Foundation was selected in years past to receive donations on site through Country Thunder U.S.A. in Texas and in Wisconsin. The attendance for the event in Wisconsis was estimated by officials with Country Thunder U.S.A. To be approximately 50,000 people per day for the approximate 4 day event, totaling about 200,000 people attending the Wisconson Country music festival. The Hope For Children Foundation location at the event was the most prime location, next to the main entrance gate, (inside the main gate). This area was next to where the attendees entered the event. Tickets were available for purchase for those who had not purchased tickets yet. The food and beverage purchases were across from our location.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsAverage number of service recipients per month
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Free Online Training Intended to Prevent Child Abuse
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
The Yearly Totals are calculated from Online Website training and in person. Monthly estimates: Year 2022 = 20,000 Year 2021 - 14,500 Year 2019 = 16,000 Year 2018 =13,000 Year 2017 = 11,000.
The name of school districts, colleges, universities and other educational institutions accessing information on our Web site: https://www.hopeforchildrenfoundation.org
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Free Online Training Intended to Prevent Child Abuse
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Many educational institutions use our Web site to train students in different areas. The public and private schools, colleges and universities total more than the estimated amount.
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Hope For Children Foundation's goal is to help build character within each human being across the nation to ultimately end child abuse and the abuse to adults.
Hope For Children Foundation’s mission is to prevent cruelty to children, including reducing crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence. By working together, the prospect of precious children living abuse-free lives can be realized. We provide education to the general public, and to professionals who are charged with protecting children and adults against crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence. Trainees have received the education courses well. The goals of the training include:
• Train First Responders to better protect children, teens and adults from domestic violence/sexual assault
• Train the general public with quality and equitable education and promote lifelong learning for all
• Provide quality education to better protect children, teens, women, and men
• Provide various service referrals for victims and reported abusers
• Provide free job search availability on the Website to assist those in need to sustain a quality of life
• Promote good health and well-being of children, teens, families and other adults
• Reduce racial and gender inequalities
• Promote peace, justice and strong institutions for society
Our goal is to provide more resources to benefit those who have been victimized; including but not limited to continue developing state of the art training specifically targeting the healing process, and overcoming/coping with symptoms of depression. We intend to offer and distribute the training to families, school districts, churches, colleges, universities and first responders. We will make the training available at no charge on the Web site of Hope for Children Foundation. We believe education is one of the most important elements of bringing about prevention, protection, safety, accountability, security and justice in each community concerning crimes of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and bullying.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Incorporating all individuals, business and government entities to this valuable call to action! We target to achieve over one million visitors to our Website each year encourages all how to take steps to reduce crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence, against children, teens and adults within the United States of America.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We as a group, Do Not Stand Down! Protecting children and adults happens to be our life commitment! You will want us on your team! We are an acknowledged leader in the United States to reduce crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence against our nation's precious daughters and sons! We are in the driver's seat doing our best to protect children, teens, families and other adults!
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Achieved national recognition with a very small amount of money. We have not stopped child abuse and we will not stop our efforts until we reach that goal! We get sufficient exercise and rest. Our motivation to help children causes us to work, work, work, and hit the road running - to complete a successful day at work and continue this important work one day at a time!
6,921.527 + Americans received training and/or resources via the Website of Hope for Children Foundation from Jan. 1, 2016 to April 23, 2023.
8,523,680 + Individuals Worldwide received training and/or resources via the Website of Hope for Children Foundation, from Jan. 1, 2016 - April 23, 2023. This includes the total of American trainees and visitors to the website of Hope for Children Foundation.
We stopped several entities from unlawfully using our U.S. Trademark name: Hope for Children and Hope for Children Foundation within the United States. We will continue this effort including having Guidestar.org remove these infringers from the Guidestar.org Website.
Our Recommendations to Reduce Violent Crime,
Provide Quality Education, and to Overcome Racial & Gender Inequalities
Hope for Children Foundation’s recommendations may literally require an act of the U.S. Congress and/or a constitutional amendment, but we firmly believe our nation’s children are worth it! According to the U. S. Department of Human Services, about 7.9 million children are reported abused each year. Please unite with us to protect our most vulnerable treasures!
All children and adults deserve to feel confident to better protect themselves from abuse throughout their lives. We recommend the integration of training focusing on prevention of abuse into the national academic curriculum. While the specific details of the curriculum’s implementation will need to be worked out with various stake holders, teachers, parents, legal authorities, we suggest thirty-minute to one hour of daily classes from kindergarten through university level students to impact the decrease of violent crime, provide quality education, and overcome racial & gender inequalities. We would also offer similar criteria curriculum to adults. These classes would address:
1. Building character, respect for self & others, & help bring about racial & gender equality;
2. Signs/symptoms of sexual assault/domestic violence. What to do if you suspect someone being abused;
3. Awareness & prevention of mass violence.
Children – using proven age-appropriate developed curricula in school through university level. Adults – similar curricula offered to businesses, churches and interested community entities.
Course objectives
• Build Character; help bring about racial and gender equality;
• Instill respect for self, friends, family, teachers, coworkers, neighbors and the general public;
• Equip students to recognize & respond to signs/symptoms of sexual assault & domestic violence;
• Educate students about how to recognize, prevent
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How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Hope for Children Foundation
Board of directorsas of 04/22/2023
Patricia L. Hope Kirby Rasmussen
Hope For Children Foundation
Term: 1997 - 2022
Sheree Baur
Hope For Children Foundation
Dr. Yvette Evans
Hope For Children Foundation
Pamela Mason
Hope For Children Foundation
Pamela Noblitt
Hope For Children Foundation
Patricia L. Hope Kirby Rasmussen
Hope For Children Foundation
Gene Soslow
Hope For Children Foundation
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
The organization's co-leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Transgender Identity
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Equity strategies
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- We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race.
- We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and / or portfolios.
- We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization's programs, portfolios, and the populations served.
- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.