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H.O.P.E. at Nebula
Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences
Our Framework for Healing, Collaboration, and Transformative Change
A Vision Rooted in Possibility
At Nebula, we believe that a Hopeful future is not a dream—it's a commitment.
A commitment to children, to educators, to families, and to the systems that shape their lives.
The HOPE Framework (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) is more than a model—it’s a movement. Grounded in resilience science and lived experience, it invites us to shift from deficit to strength, from isolation to interdependence, from survival to shared thriving.
We use HOPE as a lens for reflection, a map for leadership, and a spark for innovation—woven through everything we offer.
Why H.O.P.E.? Why Now?
Because the early childhood field is ready for something deeper.
Something relational. Regenerative. Rooted in justice.
The H.O.P.E. Framework gives us a common language to imagine—and build—the world we need. And at Nebula, we don’t walk that path alone. We orbit together.
What is the H.O.P.E Framework
The H.O.P.E. (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) Framework is grounded in the understanding that positive, relational, and meaningful experiences are not just protective factors—they are building blocks for lifelong resilience, healing, and growth.
At its core, HOPE invites us to ask:
What experiences are children, caregivers, and professionals having—and how do those experiences shape what’s possible for them?
We apply the H.O.P.E. Framework across all of our work as both a guiding philosophy and a practical tool to reimagine systems, relationships, and leadership.
What Orbit Aligns with your H.O.P.E.
Every journey toward healing and transformation begins somewhere—and at Nebula, we honor that each person's path is unique. Whether you're reflecting inward, growing your practice, launching something bold, or building community, there's a place for you in our constellation.
Explore the orbits of the HOPE Framework and discover where your mission meets momentum.
HOPE Innovation Orbit: Where visions become reality
A co-creative space for launching bold, healing-centered initiatives. This orbit gathers 15 changemakers—educators, founders, consultants, and collaborators—ready to build the future of care through values-aligned innovation, strategic coaching, and protected dreaming.
Here, ideas are nurtured—not extracted. And transformation is designedfrom the inside out using the building blocks of H.O.P.E.
The Learning Arc: Where learning and growth become practice
An orbit where professional development takes shape expanding the H.O.P.E. Framework into action and values into skill.
Through joyful, trauma-informed, and equity-rooted learning experiences, this space supports educators, leaders, and organizations as they deepen their understanding of the HOPE Framework and build the capacity to lead with intention, curiosity, and care.
This is more than training. It’s how we grow our practice, together.
Reflection Ring: Individual Reflection and Growth
A space for inner alignment and shared insight.
Here, individuals and teams pause to reflect, regulate, and grow—together. This orbit nurtures emotional clarity, relational connection, and the courage to lead with self-awareness.
The Alignment Orbit: Become a H.O.P.E. Certified Orginization
A space for programs and providers ready to live their values out loud.
This orbit supports early childhood centers and family child care providers on the path to becoming HOPE Certified—aligning policies, environments, and practices with the building blocks of resilience, equity, and joy.
Welcome to our Community
We are glad you are here! Nebula is a grassroots non-profit organization designed bring together and empower early childhood caregivers. Join us in lending a voice to as we advocate for the important role early childhood caregivers. Learn more by joining our mailing list to receive updates on opportunities to grow and learn as a community.