The Children's Trust supports a statewide network of the most effective family support agencies across Massachusetts. Through our deep, long-lasting partnerships, we work hand-in-hand to provide quality resources and trainings for family support professionals to help children and families thrive. 

We set and maintain the state’s highest, research-driven standards for positive family support program outcomes through: 

• extensive research, including program review and evaluation 
• sharing proven best-practices 
• grant-making 
• training 
• customized assistance 
• statewide advocacy for family support services 

The Children's Trust also partners with a number of local and national allies, including the Pew Center on the States, the Center for the Study of Social Policy, the National Alliance of Children’s Trust & Prevention Funds, the Massachusetts Department of Early Education & Care, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and the Massachusetts Department of Children & Families.