Let’s protect every childhood.
Preventing child abuse and neglect so all families can thrive.
Upcoming Trainings
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Child Sexual Abuse PreventionThursday, June 4, 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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FatherhoodFriday, June 5, 9:00 pm – 3:00 pmJune Greater Boston Fathers & Family Network Meeting
Join the Fathers & Family Network for powerful storytelling and reflection from Mathematics, as he shares his journey from incarceration to reentry, fatherhood, and reunification.
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Family SupportFriday, June 12, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmThe Story & the Circle: Using Narrative Self-expression to Build Community and Understanding
In this Family Support Friday workshop, participants will create and share their own first-person narratives, then bear witness as other participants share theirs.
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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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insightMay 29, 2026Helping Families Navigate Challenging Co-Parenting Relationships
A home visitor with Healthy Families Massachusetts helps parents navigate complex co-parenting relationships, building trust and supporting stronger outcomes for children and families.
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insightMay 22, 2026May the Nurturing Force be with you
A creative Father’s Day video series highlighted modern fatherhood, reaching millions with a message that today’s dads are engaged, supportive, and deeply connected to their children.
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newsMay 21, 2026Fathers & Family Network RFR 2027
The Children’s Trust is excited to announce a new funding opportunity to support the development of father-focused programming across Massachusetts.
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