Let’s protect every childhood.
Preventing child abuse and neglect so all families can thrive.
Upcoming Trainings
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Child Sexual Abuse PreventionTuesday, May 5, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmSafe Kids Thrive Orientation for Youth-Serving Organization Leadership
Join this interactive workshop to learn how to identify concrete ways your program can evaluate and develop policies, procedures, and protocols to prevent sexual abuse.
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Child Sexual Abuse PreventionThursday, May 7, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmPreventing & Responding to Child Sexual Abuse in Youth-Serving Organizations
This webinar offers an evidence-informed framework focused on strengthening policies, practices, and organizational culture to promote child safety.
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Family SupportFriday, May 8, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmCreative Practices for Provider Resilience in Family Support Work
This Family Support Friday is an experiential session that centers creativity as a healing practice that supports provider resilience and wellbeing.
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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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newsMay 4, 2026Working Together to Strengthen the Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Workforce in Massachusetts
The Children’s Trust, in partnership with MassAIMH and MSPCC, is proud to announce that Massachusetts has become the first state to systematically implement the MassAIMH Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement® Credential within the Healthy Families America home visiting system.
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insightMay 1, 2026I Want to Be the Best Dad I Can Be
With the help and support of Healthy Families Brockton, Justyn was able to become the best dad he could be for his son, Holden, and effectively co-parent.
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newsApril 29, 2026Prevention in Action, A Month of Impact
From Step Up for Kids to celebrating National Home Visiting Week, see how prevention efforts are strengthening families across Massachusetts – this April and beyond.
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