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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Partner TrainingWednesday, April 29, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pmResponding to Teen Dating Violence and Child Sexual Abuse
This training guides attendees through a thoughtful exploration of how teen dating violence and child sexual abuse can intersect within adolescent relationships.
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FatherhoodWednesday, April 29, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmEngaging Dads
This workshop explores barriers to father engagement and elevates the practices, attitudes, and behaviors that support best practices with fathers.
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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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insightApril 21, 2026Stronger Families Start with Home Visiting
Learn how home visiting programs in Massachusetts support parents, improve child development, and strengthen families through early, relationship-based care.
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insightApril 21, 2026National Home Visiting Week: Juliana’s Story
Meet Juliana Badaro, a Healthy Families Massachusetts Home Visitor whose work is rooted in empathy and lived experience.
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insightApril 20, 2026National Home Visiting Week: Jessica’s Story
Meet Jessica Ortiz, a Healthy Families Massachusetts Home Visitor whose approach is simple: have patience, build trust, listen, and celebrate the small wins.
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