The HOPE Act Is Moving Forward 💙

We’re Making Progress The HOPE Through Training Act is gaining traction in Dover! Lawmakers and agency partners are reviewing the proposal showing Delaware could save $12–18 million a year while keeping families together. Why It Matters Too many children enter foster care because trauma-related behaviors are misunderstood. The HOPE Act fixes that by requiring trauma-informed, attachment-focused training for DFS staff, Family Court, and providers — so families get support, not separation. What’s Next ✅ Legislative and agency follow-ups in November ✅ Fiscal review before the 2026 session ✅ Growing community support statewide How You Can Help 🌿 Share our message: Families deserve understanding,not separation 🌿 Ask 3 friends to sign & share the petition. 🌿 Tag your legislator with #HOPETrainingAct Together, we’re proving that when professionals are trained to see trauma for what it is, families stay rooted, resilient, and whole.