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WCVB 5 for Good Celebrates Nurturing Fathers
We were honored to be featured on WCVB's 5 for Good, highlighting the 10th anniversary of our partnership with the Hampshire County House of Correction to implement the Nurturing Fathers program. This story is a powerful reflection of what intentional support and connection can achieve.
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Children's Trust UpdatesMarch 17, 20262026 Call for Proposals: A View from All Sides
We are seeking presenters with expertise rooted in lived experience and/or professional education across a variety of topics.
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Media CoverageFebruary 20, 2026
WCVB 5 for Good Celebrates Nurturing Fathers
For 10 years, the Children’s Trust has partnered with the Hampshire County House of Correction, HHOC to implement the Nurturing Fathers program.
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Media CoverageFebruary 19, 2026Family Support Financial Pilot Update
Utilizing funding through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Children’s Trust conducted its Family Financial Pilot, which provided cash assistance to parents enrolled in the Children’s Trust’s Healthy Families Massachusetts (MA) program in Springfield.
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UncategorizedApril 3, 2026“Dad Bags”: How home-cooked meals helped kids build resiliency
When the pandemic disrupted in-person programs, a Massachusetts family center created “Dad Bags” to help fathers and children stay connected through shared meals and activities at home.
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FatherhoodMarch 27, 2026Giving His Daughter a Childhood That Feels Different
After becoming a single father, Damien found support through Healthy Families Massachusetts. Home visiting helped him build confidence, strengthen parenting skills, and create a stable, loving childhood for his daughter.
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FatherhoodMarch 20, 2026Meeting Fathers Where They Are
A Haitian Creole-language fatherhood program supported families in a Massachusetts shelter, offering culturally relevant parenting support through a partnership between state and community organizations.
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