News & Updates
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New Study Aims to Strengthen Massachusetts Families Through Nutrition and Food Security
The Children's Trust is partnering with researchers from Harvard-affiliated programs and the Greater Boston Food Bank on a new study that looks at how promoting healthy eating and reducing food insecurity can improve parent and child health.
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RecognitionJanuary 8, 2026Patrick Riccards selected for the Presidential Award by IAOTP
The Presidential Award is one of IAOTP’s highest honors, reserved for individuals who demonstrate extraordinary dedication, innovation, and leadership.
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Children's Trust UpdatesJanuary 5, 20262026 Call for Proposals: Family Support Fridays
We are seeking both new and experienced presenters to share their expertise and help advance the field of family support through our Family Support Friday webinar series.
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Children's Trust UpdatesDecember 22, 2025Governor Healey Appoints Three New Members to the Children’s Trust Board of Directors
The Children’s Trust continues to expand leadership to guide our new strategic plan focused on redefining how Massachusetts supports families.
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FatherhoodFebruary 13, 2026Becoming a Dad in a Pandemic: Chris’s Story
After becoming a single father at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chris found guidance and support through Healthy Families Massachusetts, helping him build confidence and a strong connection with his daughter.
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FatherhoodFebruary 6, 2026From Foster Care to Family Stability: Norland’s Story
After growing up in foster care, Norland credits Healthy Families Massachusetts with helping him build lifelong skills around goal setting, problem-solving, and parenting that continue to guide his career and family life today.
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FatherhoodJanuary 30, 2026Finding Fatherhood Through Nurturing Fathers
After two incarcerations, Tyler Stanton found a new path through the Nurturing Fathers program at Hampshire County House of Corrections, rebuilding his life, sobriety, and role as a dad.
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