Let’s protect every childhood.
Preventing child abuse and neglect so all families can thrive.
Upcoming Trainings
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Child Sexual Abuse PreventionThursday, June 4, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmTechnicool: Keeping Kids Safe on The Internet
Participants in this two-hour training will have opportunities to learn and discuss best practices for keeping children and youth safe from sexual abuse in digital environments.
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FatherhoodFriday, June 5, 9:00 pm – 3:00 pmJune Greater Boston Fathers & Family Network Meeting
Join the Fathers & Family Network for powerful storytelling and reflection from Mathematics, as he shares his journey from incarceration to reentry, fatherhood, and reunification.
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Family SupportFriday, June 5, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmCentering Students, Families, and Family Support Staff in the IEP Process
This Family Support Friday session supports families, providers, and programs in building more inclusive, collaborative individualized education program (IEP) experiences.
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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 22, 2026May the Nurturing Force be with you
A creative Father’s Day video series highlighted modern fatherhood, reaching millions with a message that today’s dads are engaged, supportive, and deeply connected to their children.
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newsMay 21, 2026Fathers & Family Network RFR 2027
The Children’s Trust is excited to announce a new funding opportunity to support the development of father-focused programming across Massachusetts.
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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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