The Children's Trust

The Children's Trust The Children’s Trust (www.childrenstrustma.org) is on a mission to stop child abuse in Massachusetts.

Our programs partner with parentsto help them build the skills and confidence they need to make sure kids have safe and healthy childhoods.

Strong parenting partnerships create stronger outcomes for children. 💙Join us for our upcoming training, Parenting as Pa...
06/12/2026

Strong parenting partnerships create stronger outcomes for children. 💙

Join us for our upcoming training, Parenting as Partners, where participants will explore practical tools that strengthen communication, cooperation, and healthy co-parenting relationships.
Whether parents are raising children together romantically or navigating shared parenting separately, children benefit when adults can work together with respect, communication, and shared goals.

In this workshop, participants will learn strategies to support healthy co-parenting, strengthen communication skills, and better understand behaviors that can undermine parenting partnerships.

📅 June 16, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Virtual

Learn more and register at childrenstrustma.org/training

Fatherhood isn't defined by grand gestures - it's built through everyday moments of love, attention, and presence. ❤️ In...
06/12/2026

Fatherhood isn't defined by grand gestures - it's built through everyday moments of love, attention, and presence. ❤️

In a special story from our 30 Stories for 30 Years series, Dr. Charles Anderson reflects on what he's learned as both a father and a pediatrician:

"This experience of being a father is going to be so much more rewarding when you engage in the life of your child early."

From reading bedtime stories to sharing laughs and everyday routines, Dr. Anderson reminds us that children thrive when they have caring adults who show up consistently and fathers benefit from those connections, too.

Watch the video and celebrate the power of being present. 💙

https://ow.ly/BFrp50ZbieB

Meet our Day 1 keynote speaker for The View: Maria Milagros VazquezIn Rooted in Hope: Centering Families to Create Lasti...
06/11/2026

Meet our Day 1 keynote speaker for The View: Maria Milagros Vazquez

In Rooted in Hope: Centering Families to Create Lasting Change, Maria invites us to imagine our work as a living tree — one strengthened by roots of connection, emotional regulation, purpose, and community care.

Through storytelling, science, and practical tools, this interactive keynote will explore what it takes to build stronger families, stronger systems, and lasting change.

Attendees will leave feeling grounded, energized, and reminded that the work they do every day matters.

✨ Early Bird Registration closes Friday, June 26 at 11:59 PM — don’t miss your chance to save your spot. Register today: https://ow.ly/QWMn50ZatIB

We can’t wait to learn, reflect, and grow together. 💙

Stories help us make meaning, build connection, and remind us we’re not alone. 💙Join us for our upcoming Family Support ...
06/10/2026

Stories help us make meaning, build connection, and remind us we’re not alone. 💙

Join us for our upcoming Family Support Friday session, The Story & the Circle: Using Narrative Self-expression to Build Community and Understanding, where participants will explore how storytelling can strengthen relationships, build resilience, and create deeper understanding within families, programs, and communities.

Together, we’ll explore the power of authentic storytelling, learn best practices for safe and supportive story work, and leave with tools to bring these practices into our work and communities.

📅 June 12, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Virtual

Learn more and register at childrenstrustma.org/training

Strong support for fathers helps families build confidence, connection, and stability from the very beginning. 💙Healthy ...
06/09/2026

Strong support for fathers helps families build confidence, connection, and stability from the very beginning. 💙

Healthy Families Massachusetts works with first-time parents during pregnancy and the early years of a child’s life, offering guidance, encouragement, and trusted support along the way.
For fathers like Nate and Enijah, having someone to turn to during early parenthood made a meaningful difference — especially during moments of uncertainty and isolation.

Because when dads are engaged and supported, children, parents, and families all benefit.
This story is part of 30 Stories for 30 Years, celebrating 30 years of the Children’s Trust Fatherhood Initiative and the programs strengthening families across Massachusetts.

⏰ Reminder: The application deadline for the Fathers & Family Network RFR is coming up on June 12.The Children’s Trust i...
06/08/2026

⏰ Reminder: The application deadline for the Fathers & Family Network RFR is coming up on June 12.

The Children’s Trust is seeking nonprofit organizations interested in expanding fatherhood programming and strengthening support for fathers, families, and communities across Massachusetts.

We’re especially encouraging organizations serving priority regions across the Commonwealth to apply.

If your organization is committed to creating stronger, more connected communities through father-focused programming, now is the time to apply.

📅 Application Deadline: June 12
📌 COMMBUYS registration required for applicants

Learn more and apply today: https://ow.ly/ByME50Z8Tuf

Final reminder — join us TOMORROW for the June Greater Boston Fathers & Family Network Meeting: Nurturing Father’s Insti...
06/04/2026

Final reminder — join us TOMORROW for the June Greater Boston Fathers & Family Network Meeting: Nurturing Father’s Institute 2026. 💙

This powerful day of storytelling, reflection, and learning will explore incarceration, reentry, accountability, fatherhood, and family reunification through the lived experience of Mathematics, alongside a panel of fathers sharing their own journeys.

Together, we’ll reflect on how communities and professionals can better support fathers and families with empathy, connection, and accountability.

📅 June 5, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Family Nurturing Center of Massachusetts
200 Bowdoin St, Boston, MA

Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

We hope to see you there. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ce3U50Z6ogX

Join us for Technicool: Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet 💻🛡️Children and youth are navigating digital spaces every day ...
06/02/2026

Join us for Technicool: Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet 💻🛡️

Children and youth are navigating digital spaces every day — and adults play an important role in helping keep them safe online. This virtual training explores practical strategies for preventing online sexual abuse, recognizing grooming behaviors, and supporting children in building healthy digital boundaries.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, educator, or family support professional, this session will provide tools to help create safer online environments for children and youth.

📅 June 4, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Virtual

Learn more and register: childrenstrustma.org/training

Our June trainings are here! 🌟This month, we’re continuing to offer free virtual workshops focused on strengthening fami...
06/01/2026

Our June trainings are here! 🌟

This month, we’re continuing to offer free virtual workshops focused on strengthening families, supporting child wellbeing, building protective factors, engaging fathers, and preventing child abuse and neglect across Massachusetts.

Whether you’re a family support professional, caregiver, educator, community provider, or advocate, these trainings are designed to provide practical tools, meaningful conversations, and opportunities for learning and connection.

📚 Free to attend
💻 Virtual workshops
🤝 Open to professionals and community members across Massachusetts

Mark your calendars and register today at childrenstrustma.org/training

📣 Funding Opportunity Now Open: Support for Fatherhood Programming Across MassachusettsThrough the Fatherhood Initiative...
05/28/2026

📣 Funding Opportunity Now Open: Support for Fatherhood Programming Across Massachusetts

Through the Fatherhood Initiative, The Children’s Trust supports activities, training, and partnerships that strengthen fathers, families, and the professionals who work alongside them.

We are seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations interested in leading and expanding fatherhood efforts in their communities.

If your organization is committed to strengthening families through inclusive, community-based fatherhood programming, we encourage you to apply.

📅 Deadline: June 12
📌 COMMBUYS registration required for RFR applicants

Learn More and Apply Today: https://bit.ly/4fzT7CV

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