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 PreventionTuesday, December 9, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmTechnicool: Keeping Kids Safe on The Internet
Participants in this two-hour training will have opportunities to learn and discuss best practices for keeping children and youth safe from sexual abuse in digital environments.
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Child Sexual Abuse PreventionThursday, January 22, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmKeeping Kids Safe: Staff Training
This two-hour training will teach staff knowledge, practical skills, language, and tools to create safer environments for children and prevent child sexual abuse.
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FatherhoodFriday, January 23, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmJanuary Boston Fathers & Family Network Meeting
This training introduces core principles of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and explores how childhood adversity, systemic oppression, and intergenerational trauma impact men’s parenting and program engagement.
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Technicool: Keeping Kids Safe on The Internet
Participants in this two-hour training will have opportunities to learn and discuss best practices for keeping children and youth safe from sexual abuse in digital environments.
Read More about Technicool: Keeping Kids Safe on The Internet
Keeping Kids Safe: Staff Training
This two-hour training will teach staff knowledge, practical skills, language, and tools to create safer environments for children and prevent child sexual abuse.
Read More about Keeping Kids Safe: Staff Training
January Boston Fathers & Family Network Meeting
This training introduces core principles of Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and explores how childhood adversity, systemic oppression, and intergenerational trauma impact men’s parenting and program engagement.
Read More about January Boston Fathers & Family Network MeetingBy the Numbers
Data from Fiscal Year 2024 (June 30, 2023 – July 1, 2024)
5,345
parents, caregivers, and family support professionals trained
1,114
training hours completed
278
training opportunities provided
A View from All Sides
A View from All Sides is a two-day training conference that brings together prevention and family support experts to share best practices for strengthening families and communities across Massachusetts.
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Training Request Form
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