Prevention in Action, A Month of Impact
Prevention in Action
Each April, Child Abuse Prevention Month serves as a powerful reminder: when families have the support they need, prevention is possible.
At the Children’s Trust, we know prevention doesn’t happen by chance. It happens through action. It requires intentional investment in families, strong community partnerships, and a dedicated network of staff, organizations, and communities committed to meeting families where they are.
Here’s a look at how we showed up this April and how that commitment continues every day.
Advocacy in Action: Step Up for Kids
This year, we recognized Child Abuse Prevention Month at two Step Up for Kids events, bringing together partners, community members and policymakers in both Boston and Berkshire County.
From the State House to the Berkshires, one message rang clear: prevention is possible when families have access to timely, coordinated support.
Stepping 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.
Stepping 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.
Celebrating Those Who Make Prevention Possible: Home Visitors
During National Home Visiting Week (April 20-24), we turned our focus to the dedicated professionals who make prevention possible every day: home visitors.
Home visitors build trusted, consistent relationships with families. As one home visitor shared:
“I believe the work home visitors do helps participants be more open to advocate for themselves once we’re no longer with them.”
Home Visitor, Healthy Families Massachusetts
This year, we were proud to highlight five exceptional home visitors whose work embodies compassion, consistency, and impact. Their stories remind us that prevention happens in everyday moments:
These voices represent a workforce that is essential to prevention: one that deserves continued recognition, investment, and support.
Home Visitor Stories
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insightApril 20, 2026National Home Visiting Week: Jessica’s Story
Meet Jessica Ortiz, a Healthy Families Massachusetts Home Visitor whose approach is simple: have patience, build trust, listen, and celebrate the small wins.
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insightApril 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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insightApril 23, 2026National Home Visiting Week: Maria’s Story
Discover how home visiting supports family stability and community strength through the work of Maria Diaz, Healthy Families Home Visitor in Massachusetts.
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insightApril 22, 2026National Home Visiting Week: Patricia’s Story
Meet Patricia Jewell, a Healthy Families Massachusetts Home Visitor with nearly two decades of experience supporting children and families in her community.
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insightApril 21, 2026National Home Visiting Week: Juliana’s Story
Meet Juliana Badaro, a Healthy Families Massachusetts Home Visitor whose work is rooted in empathy and lived experience.
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Strengthening the Field Through Learning
Throughout the year, the Children’s Trust offers free training opportunities that strengthen skills, build connections, and promote best practices across the field. From our annual conference, A View from All Sides , to monthly trainings, these efforts help ensure that providers are equipped to meet the evolving needs of families.
Child Abuse Prevention Month may be ending, but our work never steps.
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Because when we invest in families, we create a future where all children can grow up safe, supported, and thriving.
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