Let’s protect every childhood.
Preventing child abuse and neglect so all families can thrive.
Upcoming Trainings
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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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Partner TrainingTuesday, June 30, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pmEducational Series: How Systems Read Families: Standpoint, Power, and Decision-Making
This session, led by Matthew Kincaid of Overcoming Racism, examines how historical assumptions about poverty, race, and parenting influence contemporary decision-making.
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Child Sexual Abuse PreventionFriday, July 10, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmPorn Literacy: What Kids Need to Know to Stay Protected Online
In this Family Support Friday, participants will learn what porn literacy really means, why silence doesn’t keep kids safe, and how simple, age-appropriate conversations can reduce vulnerability to sextortion, grooming, and other online sexual harm.
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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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newsJune 17, 2026Celebration Day: Honoring the People Who Help Massachusetts Families Thrive
The Children’s Trust Celebration Day brought together home visitors, child abuse prevention professionals, and community partners from across Massachusetts to recognize the family support workforce and celebrate their impact on children and families.
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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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