Responding to a February 9 article in the Boston Globe about high rates of child abuse and neglect in Massachusetts, Children's Trust executive director Suzin Bartley wrote a letter to the editor highlighting effective family-support programs aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect that are currently serving families across Massachusetts, including Family Centers and Healthy Families Massachusetts.

The Mrs. Claus project, helping to bring gifts to young Healthy Families moms in the North Shore area, was started by a former participant parent who wanted to give back. Jessica and her now-19 year old daughter were able to provide gifts to 8-10 moms in the project's first year, growing to 30 participants the following year, and over 100 families this year. Reaching out to her own "personal angel" Susan, the Healthy Families North Shore Program Manager, Jessica and The Mrs. Claus Project were able to provide young mothers in a familiar situation with special gifts to remind them of their own hopes and dreams.

Tufts has joined forces with the Children's Trust -- the leading family support agency in Massachusetts - to promote good parenting skills, reduce stress and make homes more nurturing.

The Children’s Trust, Massachusetts’ leading family support organization, this evening honored Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh at their “Evening of Promise” gala held at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

The Children's Trust placed 30th in the Commonwealth Institute and Boston Globe Magazine's annual Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts. Executive Director Suzin Bartley was honored at an award breakfast on October 23rd.