Let’s protect every childhood.
Preventing child abuse and neglect so all families can thrive.
Upcoming Trainings
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Partner TrainingMonday, June 15, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pmEducational Series: Collective Wellbeing Beyond Child Protection
This session, led by kate warren barnes, will share key findings from her research on how child welfare systems impact families, including those not directly involved.
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FatherhoodTuesday, June 16, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmParenting as Partners
This workshop explores tools that strengthen cooperation between parents whether they are in a romantic or strictly shared parenting relationship. Participants will understand how healthy co-parenting contributes to positive outcomes for children.
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Family SupportFriday, June 26, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmCare in the Fourth Trimester: Co-Regulation, Stress, and Practical Tools for Postpartum Families
This interactive, skills-based Family Support Friday workshop centers co-regulation as a critical form of postpartum care and presents this period as a relational process.
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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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insightJune 12, 2026A Father’s Perspective on Early Engagement
The technology may have changed since 2009, but the message hasn’t. Dr. Charles Anderson shares why being present, engaged, and involved matters for children and fathers alike.
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insightMay 29, 2026Helping Families Navigate Challenging Co-Parenting Relationships
A home visitor with Healthy Families Massachusetts helps parents navigate complex co-parenting relationships, building trust and supporting stronger outcomes for children and families.
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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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