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WCVB 5 for Good Celebrates Nurturing Fathers
For 10 years, the Children's Trust has partnered with the Hampshire County House of Correction, HHOC to implement the Nurturing Fathers program.
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Children's Trust UpdatesOctober 23, 2026George Atanasov Receives Governor Paul Cellucci Fatherhood AwardÂ
The Children’s Trust recently honored longtime board member and fatherhood advocate George Atanasov with the Governor Paul Cellucci Fatherhood Award, recognizing his longstanding commitment to supporting fathers and strengthening families across Massachusetts.
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Children's Trust UpdatesOctober 5, 2026Statement from the Children’s Trust on the Attorney General’s Report on Clergy Sexual AbuseÂ
We are grateful to the survivors who shared their experiences and to Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and her office for bringing these institutional failures into public view. Acknowledgment and accountability matter, but they must lead to lasting action.Â
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Children's Trust UpdatesSeptember 4, 2026Top Officials from Three State Agencies Visit Martha’s Vineyard Community Services to Strengthen Coordinated Family Support Policy
Public-private collaboration brings state officials together to learn directly from families and practitioners
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FatherhoodOctober 9, 202630 Years of Making Room for Dads
For 30 years, the Children’s Trust’s Fathers & Family Network has connected professionals and resources to strengthen support for dads across Massachusetts.
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FatherhoodSeptember 11, 2026What We Learned from Fatherhood Programming
The Children’s Trust partnered with community organizations across Massachusetts to create more opportunities for fathers to connect with their children and one another. Here’s what we learned about reaching fathers and building programs that respond to their needs.
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FatherhoodAugust 28, 2026Ten Years of Nurturing Fathers: Building Stronger Families in Hampshire County
For 10 years, the Children’s Trust and Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office have partnered to support fathers through Nurturing Fathers. More than 150 fathers have graduated, with some returning to help other dads build stronger relationships with their children.
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