Let’s protect every childhood.
Preventing child abuse and neglect so all families can thrive.
Upcoming Trainings
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FatherhoodFriday, June 5, 9:00 pm – 3:00 pmJune Greater Boston Fathers & Family Network Meeting
Join the Fathers & Family Network for powerful storytelling and reflection from Mathematics, as he shares his journey from incarceration to reentry, fatherhood, and reunification.
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Family SupportFriday, June 12, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmThe Story & the Circle: Using Narrative Self-expression to Build Community and Understanding
In this Family Support Friday workshop, participants will create and share their own first-person narratives, then bear witness as other participants share theirs.
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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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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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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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newsMay 21, 2026Fathers & Family Network RFR 2027
The Children’s Trust is excited to announce a new funding opportunity to support the development of father-focused programming across Massachusetts.
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