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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Every April, we recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to elevate the role that individuals, organizations, and communities play in supporting children and families. Learn how you can get involved this month and beyond.
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Children's Trust UpdatesApril 29, 2026
Prevention in Action, A Month of Impact
From Step Up for Kids to celebrating National Home Visiting Week, see how prevention efforts are strengthening families across Massachusetts – this April and beyond.
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EventsApril 21, 2026Stepping Up for Kids at Pittsfield City Hall
On Friday, April 17, the Children’s Trust partnered with Child Care of the Berkshires for their annual Step Up for Kids event. The event brought individuals together to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month and highlight prevention efforts and family support programs in Berkshire County.
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EventsApril 15, 2026Stepping Up for Kids at the Massachusetts State House
On Tuesday, April 14, we hosted our annual Step Up for Kids event at the Massachusetts State House to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event highlighted importance of supporting families early and often.
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FatherhoodMay 1, 2026I Want to Be the Best Dad I Can Be
With the help and support of Healthy Families Brockton, Justyn was able to become the best dad he could be for his son, Holden, and effectively co-parent.
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Home VisitingApril 24, 2026National Home Visiting Week: Valdemira’s Story
By emphasizing the positives of every situation, Home Visitor Valdemira Andrade continuously makes a meaningful impact on the families she works with during some of the most important moments in their lives.
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Home VisitingApril 23, 2026What Is a Home Visitor?
Home visiting is an incredibly powerful and impactful profession, but there remains much confusion about what, exactly, a home visitor does. At its simplest, a home visitor is a trained professional who partners with families during pregnancy and the early years of a child’s life.
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