Let’s protect every childhood.
Preventing child abuse and neglect so all families can thrive.
Upcoming Trainings
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Family SupportWednesday, May 20, 10:00 am – 1:00 pmIntroduction to Strengthening Families Protective Factors
The Strengthening Families framework is an evidence-based approach that identifies five Protective Factors that, when present and robust in families, help increase family strengths, enhance child development, and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect.
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Child Sexual Abuse PreventionThursday, May 21, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmKeeping Kids Safe: Staff Training
This two-hour training will teach staff knowledge, practical skills, language, and tools to create safer environments for children and prevent child sexual abuse.
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HFM Staff OnlyThursday, May 21, 10:00 am – 11:30 amPICCOLO Community of Practice
This session will provide staff with the opportunity to connect with other home visiting staff to discuss their experiences completing PICCOLO observations and coding the PICCOLO tool.
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Our Voices
Prevention is possible—and we know what it takes: stable relationships, economic security, access to support, and communities that wrap around families instead of isolating them.”
Jennifer Valenzuela, Children’s Trust Executive Director
Being a father isn’t about being perfect, it’s about being present. And when we help professionals really see dads, really hear them, we open doors that can change the whole trajectory of a family.
Steven Pascal, Children’s Trust Director of Home Visiting
My message is simple: This work is urgent, and it’s possible. With support from donors, agencies, professionals and people like you, the Children’s Trust can continue to work toward a future where every child can thrive.
Kate Haranis, Chair of the Children’s Trust Board of Directors
Resources
Explore professional development and prevention resources for family support staff.
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insightMay 15, 2026Finding Fatherhood in Incarceration
At South Bay Correctional Facility, young fathers participated in the Nurturing Fathers program, building parenting skills and reflecting on the kind of fathers they want to be for their children.
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insightMay 8, 2026Happy Mother’s Day from the Children’s Trust
Motherhood shows up in many ways, through small, everyday moments of care, connection, and support. This Mother’s Day, we’re recognizing the mothers on our team and the impact they have on families and communities.
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newsMay 4, 2026Strengthening the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Workforce
Massachusetts is the first state to implement the MassAIMH Endorsement® within Healthy Families America, advancing infant and early childhood mental health and strengthening support for families.
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