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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Child Sexual Abuse PreventionFriday, July 10, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmPorn Literacy: What Kids Need to Know to Stay Protected Online
In this Family Support Friday, participants will learn what porn literacy really means, why silence doesn’t keep kids safe, and how simple, age-appropriate conversations can reduce vulnerability to sextortion, grooming, and other online sexual harm.
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Partner TrainingWednesday, July 22, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pmEducational Series: From Deficits to Assets: Rethinking Neglect and Family Support
This session, led by Matthew Kincaid of Overcoming Racism, explores how deficit-based thinking became embedded in child welfare policy and practice.
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Partner TrainingWednesday, August 12, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pmEducational Series: Why Harm Persists: Retaining Benefits and Avoiding Accountability
This session, led by Matthew Kincaid of Overcoming Racism, examines how historical assumptions about poverty, race, and parenting influence contemporary decision-making.
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Porn Literacy: What Kids Need to Know to Stay Protected Online
In this Family Support Friday, participants will learn what porn literacy really means, why silence doesn’t keep kids safe, and how simple, age-appropriate conversations can reduce vulnerability to sextortion, grooming, and other online sexual harm.
Read More about Porn Literacy: What Kids Need to Know to Stay Protected Online
Porn Literacy: What Kids Need to Know to Stay Protected Online
In this Family Support Friday, participants will learn what porn literacy really means, why silence doesn’t keep kids safe, and how simple, age-appropriate conversations can reduce vulnerability to sextortion, grooming, and other online sexual harm.
Read More about Porn Literacy: What Kids Need to Know to Stay Protected OnlineBy 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
