Hope is a powerful emotion that gives us strength and helps us through trying and difficult times. With hope, we believe that things will get better, and we find the courage to keep trying. Hope Day is chance to share your hopes and dream with your friends, family and community, and to be thankful for all the things we're hoping for.

A joint Congressional resolution declared April 7 as National Day of Hope in honor of the important work done by Childhelp USA, which is dedicated to helping prevent and treat child abuse. The day is meant to give hope to children who have suffered from child abuse and neglect.

The Congressional Resolution asks that we join in thought and prayer for abused and neglected children, and work to help break the cycle of child abuse to give children hope for the future.