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Step Up for Kids

April 14, 2026
Date April 14, 2026
Location Massachusetts State House

Save The Date

Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Children's Trust Executive Director Jennifer Valenzuela posing with the official proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Children’s Trust Executive Director Jennifer Valenzuela

Each April, the Children’s Trust gathers at the Massachusetts State House to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month. Join us to learn how we’re addressing the root causes of child abuse and neglect and how your support can help families thrive.

We will be honoring Senator Jo Comerford, Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Higher Education and Representative Jay Livingstone, House Chair, Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities with the Valuing Our Children award in recognition of their dedication to supporting children and families across the Commonwealth.

A link to RSVP will be available soon. We look forward to seeing you.



Questions?

Please contact Alexia Edwards, Events Specialist, at alexia.edwards@childrenstrustma.org.

man speaking at podium with display of children's shoes in front
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April 18, 2025

Stepping Up to End Child Abuse

On Wednesday, April 16, Children's Trust advocates, program partners, board members, and legislators gathered for our annual Step Up for Kids event at the Massachusetts State House to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month and draw attention to a critical need: investing in the family support workforce.

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Event Highlights

woman speaking at podium with display of children's shoes behind
A family of five poses in front of a grand staircase decorated with rows of colorful shoes. Four adults and one child stand smiling, dressed in semi-formal attire inside an elegant building.
close up of pair of shoes
An adult woman stands behind a smiling young girl, resting her hands on the girls shoulders. They pose together in a formal setting with stairs, chairs, and a display of baby shoes in the background.
A woman speaks at a podium in front of an audience on a marble staircase, with pairs of children’s shoes displayed on the steps behind her. Another woman sits to the right, listening.
Three women stand together smiling; the middle woman holds an award. Behind them, pairs of shoes are arranged on staircase steps.
Five children sit on green grass outdoors, smiling and talking together. One child holds a yellow ring, while others relax beside her. Trees and houses are visible in the background on a sunny day.

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