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Stay informed with our latest initiatives, hear from experts in the field, and explore stories that highlight the power of prevention.
Stay informed with our latest initiatives, hear from experts in the field, and explore stories that highlight the power of prevention.
Learn how home visiting programs in Massachusetts support parents, improve child development, and strengthen families through early, relationship-based care.
Meet Juliana Badaro, a Healthy Families Massachusetts Home Visitor whose work is rooted in empathy and lived experience.
Meet Jessica Ortiz, a Healthy Families Massachusetts Home Visitor whose approach is simple: have patience, build trust, listen, and celebrate the small wins.
At Pondville Correctional Center, the Nurturing Fathers Program helped men build parenting skills, reflect on their role as fathers, and strengthen connections with their children and families.
From answering late-night questions to building confidence day by day, Healthy Families Massachusetts helps first-time dads stay involved, supported, and connected from the very beginning.
When the pandemic disrupted in-person programs, a Massachusetts family center created “Dad Bags” to help fathers and children stay connected through shared meals and activities at home.
After becoming a single father, Damien found support through Healthy Families Massachusetts. Home visiting helped him build confidence, strengthen parenting skills, and create a stable, loving childhood for his daughter.
A Haitian Creole-language fatherhood program supported families in a Massachusetts shelter, offering culturally relevant parenting support through a partnership between state and community organizations.
After becoming a single father, Mike turned to his local Family Center and the Nurturing Fathers Program to strengthen his parenting skills, build confidence, and create a safer, more stable life for his daughter.