Let’s protect every childhood.
Preventing child abuse and neglect so all families can thrive.
Upcoming Trainings
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Child Sexual Abuse PreventionFriday, July 10, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmPorn Literacy: What Kids Need to Know to Stay Protected Online
In this Family Support Friday, participants will learn what porn literacy really means, why silence doesn’t keep kids safe, and how simple, age-appropriate conversations can reduce vulnerability to sextortion, grooming, and other online sexual harm.
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Partner TrainingWednesday, July 22, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pmEducational Series: From Deficits to Assets: Rethinking Neglect and Family Support
This session, led by Matthew Kincaid of Overcoming Racism, explores how deficit-based thinking became embedded in child welfare policy and practice.
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Partner TrainingWednesday, August 12, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pmEducational Series: Why Harm Persists: Retaining Benefits and Avoiding Accountability
This session, led by Matthew Kincaid of Overcoming Racism, examines how historical assumptions about poverty, race, and parenting influence contemporary decision-making.
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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
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insightJune 26, 202610 Ways Family Support Staff Successfully Engage Fathers
Discover 10 practical father engagement strategies shared by more than 160 family support professionals to strengthen relationships, support families, and improve outcomes for children.
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insightJune 19, 2026The $154 Billion Case for Investing in Fathers
Father involvement benefits children, families, and communities. New research estimating a $154.2 billion annual cost associated with father absence underscores why investing in fathers is both a social and economic imperative.
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newsJune 18, 2026Celebrating the Everyday Champions Behind Strong Families
The Children’s Trust is proud to introduce the Unsung Hero Award, a new annual recognition presented at A View from All Sides.
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