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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 Safe Kids Thrive helped strengthen child sexual abuse prevention at Winchester Recreation Department.
Every April, Child Abuse Prevention Month prompts conversations about how to keep children safe. Children who experience abuse or neglect suffer long-term consequences well into adulthood. However, when we shift our focus to family well-being, we help children and families to never reach the point of crisis.
Home visiting programs provide critical resources for families, ensuring parents have the guidance and support they need to create safe, nurturing environments for their children to thrive.
Parenting stress is not just an emotional burden—it’s a root cause of child abuse and neglect. When parents are pushed to their limits—juggling economic insecurity, inability to access mental health resources, and social isolation—their ability to provide safe, nurturing care is compromised.
Last week, the Children’s Trust hosted an important conversation at the Massachusetts State House about the impact and future of home visiting programs in the Commonwealth.
Healthy Families Massachusetts (HFM) is a shining example of how investing in early support for families not only prevents child abuse and neglect but also contributes to better health outcomes, reduces poverty, and increases housing stability—benefits that ripple through generations.
Earlier this year at our annual Celebration Day, Andrew McKnight spoke to a crowd of family support professionals to share his experience with Healthy Families Massachusetts, a home-based family support and coaching program that supports first-time parents aged 23 and under to help them create stable, nurturing environments for their children.
When we can provide families with stable housing options, food assistance, childcare, and other economic assistance, we are providing concrete supports helping families meet their basic needs and ultimately helping prevent child abuse and neglect.
The Healthy Families Financial Pilot aims to provide immediate financial relief and support parents in creating a more stable environment for their families