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A View from All Sides

New England’s premier family support training conference.

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2025 A View from All Sides Keynote Speaker, speaking to attendees in the ballroom.

About the Conference

A View from All Sides is a two-day training conference, hosted by the Children’s Trust, that brings together prevention and family support experts to share best practices for strengthening families and communities across Massachusetts.

Wednesday, October 21 –
Thursday, October 22

This year’s conference will be a hybrid event. Day 1 will be hosted in person on Wednesday, October 21 at the DoubleTree Boston North Shore and Day 2 will be hosted virtually on Thursday, October 22.

Stay tuned for more event details and information.

2025 A View from All Sides Keynote Speaker, speaking to attendees in the ballroom.
Children's Trust Updates
March 17, 2026

2026 Call for Proposals: A View from All Sides

Each year, A View from All Sides brings together staff leaders, and changemakers with a shared commitment of strengthening families and advancing the field of family support. We are currently seeking presenters! Our call for Proposals is open through May 8.

Read More about 2026 Call for Proposals: A View from All Sides

Hear from Past Attendees

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The [A View from All Sides] conference continues to be one that I look forward to every year. Thank you for always bringing in high quality presenters and topics.

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The View was amazing! After talking to others, it sounded like every session was perfectly presented in a way everyone could relate.

A View from All Sides Attendee
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This was my first experience attending the [A View from All Sides] conference and I really enjoyed it! It was just the boost I needed. Thank you for organizing this event!

A View from All Sides Attendee
Two women smiling and sitting at a round table with conference materials, a purple tumbler, a muffin, and a colorful bouquet of flowers in a brightly lit event room.

Best [A View from All Sides] conference I attended! So well organized and easy.

A View from All Sides Attendee
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Thank you to all the staff for putting this annual A View from All sides conference together. Very useful information for the work we do in supporting families.

A View from All Sides Attendee

Event Highlights from 2025

Executive Director at the Children's Trust with the 2025 A View from All Sides Keynote Speaker.
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Children's Trust staff with the Fran Litman Award Winner.
Full ballroom with attendees for A View from All Sides.
A presenter speaking in their session to a room of attendees.
Two attendees smiling in the ballroom.
A group of attendees smiling.
Attendees talking with exhibitors at an exhibitor table.
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