Let’s protect every childhood.
Preventing child abuse and neglect so all families can thrive.
Upcoming Trainings
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Child Sexual Abuse PreventionTuesday, November 10, 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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Partner TrainingThursday, November 12, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pmBeyond 51As: Building Pathways That Support Families
This session focuses on systems-level approaches to reducing unnecessary child neglect reports.
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Partner TrainingThursday, November 12, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm2026 Nurturing Network Meeting: Nurturing Immigrant Families
This year’s meeting will focus on strengthening providers’ capacity to support immigrant children and families through compassionate, culturally responsive approaches that foster belonging and family connection.
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Our Voices
Prevention is possible—and we know what it takes: stable relationships, economic security, access to support, and communities that wrap around families instead of isolating them.”
Jennifer Valenzuela, Children’s Trust Executive Director
Being a father isn’t about being perfect, it’s about being present. And when we help professionals really see dads, really hear them, we open doors that can change the whole trajectory of a family.
Steven Pascal, Children’s Trust Director of Home Visiting
My message is simple: This work is urgent, and it’s possible. With support from donors, agencies, professionals and people like you, the Children’s Trust can continue to work toward a future where every child can thrive.
Kate Haranis, Chair of the Children’s Trust Board of Directors
Resources
Explore professional development and prevention resources for family support staff.
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newsNovember 4, 2026Safe Kids Thrive Learning Cohort Builds Stronger Prevention Systems
Learn how the Safe Kids Thrive Learning Cohort helps Massachusetts youth-serving organizations build sustainable systems that prevent child sexual abuse
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newsOctober 23, 2026George Atanasov Receives Governor Paul Cellucci Fatherhood Award
The Children’s Trust recently honored longtime board member and fatherhood advocate George Atanasov with the Governor Paul Cellucci Fatherhood Award, recognizing his longstanding commitment to supporting fathers and strengthening families across Massachusetts.
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insightOctober 9, 202630 Years of Making Room for Dads
For 30 years, the Children’s Trust’s Fathers & Family Network has connected professionals and resources to strengthen support for dads across Massachusetts.
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