The Children's Trust network of programs are informed by research and driven by data and evaluation. Evaluations show that our evidence-based programs:
- reduce the use of corporal punishment
- increase parents' understanding of appropriate parenting skills and effective, non-violent discipline techniques
- reduce parents' risky behaviors, such as alcohol and drug abuse
- reduce participants' parenting stress, a risk factor for child abuse and neglect
- promote better health outcomes for the most vulnerable mothers and babies
- promote co-parenting relationships that actively involve fathers
- increase educational achievement for parents, paving the way toward self-sufficiency
- increase the likelihood that children are on track developmentally
- decrease homelessness
- decrease maternal depression
- enhance family support practice across Massachusetts through evidence-based trainings focused on the most current research
Our work leads to safer children in thriving families, reducing the social, health, and education costs for the entire Commonwealth.
Advocacy
The Children’s Trust supports and encourages public policies that benefit children and families across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We help educate legislators and others about effective strategies for supporting families and preventing abuse, as well as the community-wide benefits of strong families and thriving children. Our goal is to help policymakers make informed decisions.
For more information, please contact us.
