Training & Resources
Free training for people who work with families, designed to strengthen families and the workforce who support them.
OVERVIEW
Led by experts in the field, trainings provide evidence-informed knowledge, practical tools, and opportunities to build skills that support children and families across Massachusetts.
Upcoming Trainings
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Family SupportFriday, March 13, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmBehavior as Communication: Understanding Needs and Responses
This Family Support Friday session aims to equip participants with a framework for interpreting behaviors, reducing power struggles, and responding in ways that build trust, connection, and positive outcomes within families.
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Partner TrainingWednesday, March 18, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmWhat It Takes to Scale Prevention: Lessons from Child Sexual Abuse Solutions
This session will explore what enables prevention initiatives to achieve sustained, system-level impact, how prevention can be embedded within public systems, and how to overcome the constraints that organizations commonly encounter.
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Partner TrainingWednesday, March 18, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pmHow Your Youth-Serving Organization Can Be An Effective Agent of Prevention: Insights from Prevention Global
This webinar is for professionals in youth-serving settings, such as schools, community programs, and other child- and youth-focused organizations.
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By the Numbers
Data from Fiscal Year 2025 (June 30, 2024 – July 1, 2025)
2,764
parents, caregivers, and family support professionals trained
4.81
out of 5 average evaluation rating from trainees
Training Request Form
Interested in working with the Children’s Trust to schedule a training for your site or program? Let’s connect!
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