Child Advocates of Montgomery County successfully hosted the 2025 HOPE Summit on November 6 at the Houston CityPlace Marriott at Springwoods Village, bringing together approximately 200 attendees from across the region, state, and nation. Facilitated by Dr. Chan Hellman, Ph.D., one of the world’s leading hope scholars and co‑author of Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life, the Summit offered a transformative learning experience centered on the science of hope as a powerful tool for overcoming adversity.

Grounded in Dr. Hellman’s extensive, evidence‑based research, the HOPE Summit explored his Hope-Centered curriculum, providing attendees with practical strategies to cultivate resilience, healing, and positive outcomes for children and families. Participants gained a deeper understanding of how hope science intersects with trauma‑informed care and how these concepts can be applied within their organizations and communities.

“The HOPE Summit is designed to empower professionals with tools that truly change lives,” said Ann Marie Ronsman, President & CEO of Child Advocates of Montgomery County. “Whether attendees were returning from previous CTI Conferences or joining us for the first time, this year’s event laid a powerful foundation for integrating hope science into everyday practice.”

The Summit welcomed a diverse audience of educators, social workers, nonprofit leaders, healthcare professionals, justice system partners, and community advocates—all committed to strengthening outcomes for children and families impacted by adversity.

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The 2025 HOPE Summit was made possible through the generous support of its sponsors, including:

–Presenting Sponsor: Premiere Events

–Lunch Sponsor: Texans Together

–Breakfast Sponsor: Fitness Project

–TBRI Tools Sponsor: The Strong SMART Community Center

–Table Sponsors: CASA of Galveston County, Conroe ISD, Margaret Hollinger, Miracle Farm Boys Ranch

–Supporting Sponsors: Grimes & Fertitta Law Firm, Judge Scharlene Valdez (Montgomery County Court at Law #6), Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands

Child Advocates of Montgomery County extends its gratitude to all sponsors, partners, and attendees whose commitment continues to advance trauma‑informed, hope‑centered practices throughout the community.

For more information about the 2025 HOPE Summit and future events, contact Info@ChildAdvocatesTexas.org.