Reports

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.

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.

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. The briefing underscored the proven benefits of home visiting programs in preventing child abuse and neglect while strengthening family well-being.