Let’s protect every childhood.
Preventing child abuse and neglect so all families can thrive.
Upcoming Trainings
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Family SupportFriday, April 24, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmConnection Before Correction: The Power of Co-regulation in Caregiver-Child Relationships
This Family Support Friday workshop explores co-regulation as a foundational skill in early childhood mental health and family support work, emphasizing the role of the adult nervous system in shaping children’s behavior and emotional development across the lifespan.
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Family SupportFriday, April 10, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmTeaching Emotional Intelligence: The Power of Feelings in Early Childhood Family Support Work
In this Family Support Friday workshop, participants will learn what emotional intelligence means for young children, explore why it matters so much when working with families, and identify a myriad of ways to incorporate social-emotional learning into their family support work.
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Family SupportFriday, March 27, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmTeaching Consent Early: A Practical Approach to Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
This Family Support Friday is an interactive workshop that provides participants with practical tools and information to understand and apply consent-based sex education as a strategy to prevent child sexual abuse.
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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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insightFebruary 6, 2026From Foster Care to Family Stability: Norland’s Story
After growing up in foster care, Norland credits Healthy Families Massachusetts with helping him build lifelong skills around goal setting, problem-solving, and parenting that continue to guide his career and family life today.
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insightJanuary 30, 2026Finding Fatherhood Through Nurturing Fathers
After two incarcerations, Tyler Stanton found a new path through the Nurturing Fathers program at Hampshire County House of Corrections, rebuilding his life, sobriety, and role as a dad.
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insightJanuary 23, 2026When Dads Feel Invited, They Show Up
A family center in Cambridge increased dad participation by 150% by creating programs designed for fathers and children, strengthening parenting, connection, and community support.
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