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Our latest news and press coverage.
Our latest news and press coverage.

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.

One man aspired to be a father who listens when listening is needed. Another rattled off the many traits that he wants to be as a father, ending with, “Most importantly, I will love her.” These were just a few of the things the 2024 graduates of the Nurturing Fathers program aspire to be as fathers.

Thank you to everyone who came together to make our 2024 A View from All Sides conference a wonderful experience. Over 800 individuals joined us in person or online, experiencing two days filled with engaging and thought-provoking presentations, meaningful connections, and a renewed energy that will power our work forward.

Healthy Families of Berkshire County was presented the Public Relations Award by the Children’s Trust at its annual Celebration Day in Boston. This award is given annually to a program that assists the Children’s Trust in getting the message of family support out to the public and demonstrates creativity, collaboration and relationship-building.

The Children’s Trust recently partnered with Pondville Correctional Center in Norfolk to offer the 13-week Nurturing Fathers Program. Nine fathers have successfully completed the program’s first cohort, helping them build new parenting skills and strengthen bonds with their children.

Last fall, the Children’s Trust and the MA Department of Mental Health joined forces to launch an impactful training initiative to enhance the capacity of infant and early childhood providers to support families across Massachusetts.

The Children’s Trust, dedicated to ending child abuse in Massachusetts, announced today the new leadership of their Board of Directors. Kate Haranis, Founder of Haranis & Company, will serve as Board Chair, and Anna Lucey, Executive Vice President of Legislative and External Affairs for the New England Connectivity and Telecommunications A…

The events we host each year play a crucial role in our work to share knowledge and resources with family support professionals and increase awareness about the positive impact that strong families and communities have on a child’s healthy development and family well-being. We take pride in the quality and professionalism of our events and…

Last month, Sarita Rogers, Chief Program Officer at the Children’s Trust, was invited to testify before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight in support of House Bill1157/Senate Bill 1999, An Act Addressing the Racial Wealth Gap. This legislation develops a publicly funded trust fund program, known …