The Children's Trust (MA)

Join us in congratulating this year's A View from All Sides awardees! 🌟 • Tanji Donald – Frances J. Litman Leadership Award • Anne Bailey Berman – Community Partnership Award • Vuthy Chhum & Balis Demetra – Community Visionary Award • Bethany Prince-Malloy, LSW – Emerging Leader Award Don’t miss out on learning from the best in family support! Registration closes for A View from All Sides tomorrow, October 31. #aviewfromallsides #awardees #childrenstrust #childrenstrustma #conference #massachusetts

It’s an exciting month ahead for the Children’s Trust! Thursday, October 31, is your last chance to register for A View from All Sides! Don’t miss New England's premier family support and training conference November 6-7. Later in November, dive into two enriching trainings: Greater Boston Fathers & Family Network: Recruiting and Supporting Male Staff in Family Services on November 21, followed by Keeping Kids Safe staff training. #childrenstrust #childrenstrustma #trust4kids #massachusetts #trainings #families #children #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization

Strong families are the foundation of a thriving community. The Children’s Trust is committed to strengthening families through the Protective Factors framework—a research-backed approach proven to support the well-being of children and parents. These five Protective Factors are key to helping families thrive: - Parental Resilience: developing the ability to cope and bounce back from life’s challenges - Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development: receiving accurate information about raising young children, and learning appropriate and effective strategies to gauge expectations and set limits on child behaviors - Social Connections: engaging friends, family members, neighbors, and others in the community who may provide emotional support and assistance - Concrete Support in Times of Need: accessing life essentials such as food, clothing, and housing when there is an immediate need - Social and Emotional Development of Children: fostering a child’s ability to interact positively with others and communicate his or her emotions appropriately #childrenstrust #childrenstrustma #trust4kids #parenting #families #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #massachusetts

Congratulations to our Healthy Families of Berkshire County partners who received this year's Public Relations Award at our annual Celebration Day. Celebration Day celebrates the work and accomplishments of Children’s Trust program partners and family support professionals across Massachusetts.  Healthy Families of Berkshire County was recognized for their Step Up for Kids event, which raised awareness about child abuse and neglect prevention with the help of local legislators. The event featured 56 pairs of shoes on Pittsfield City Hall steps, representing the average number of children with confirmed abuse and neglect cases each month in Berkshire County. Read the full article by The Berkshire Eagle: https://lnkd.in/eNV27gAx #childrenstrust #childrenstrustma #healthyfamilies #berkshirecounty #stepupforkids #massachusetts #trust4kids

Only one week left to register for A View from All Sides! Don't miss your chance to join New England's premier family support training conference on November 6th & 7th. Whether you attend in person or virtually, you won’t want to miss this opportunity! Click below to learn more and secure your spot today. https://lnkd.in/eTMWm7-E #childrenstrust #childrenstrustma #aviewfromallsides #conference #familysupport #massachusetts

We are excited to introduce Juan Arias as the newest member of our Fatherhood Initiative team! The Children's Trust Fatherhood Initiative is dedicated to advancing activities and training that support fathers, their families, and the professionals who work alongside them. Juan will play a pivotal role in our efforts to engage dads and father figures by contributing to program development, analyzing data, supporting the Fathers & Families Network, and more. We look forward to seeing the impact he will have in helping fathers build and strengthen positive parenting attitudes and practices. Swipe through to learn more about Juan and the important work ahead! #childrenstrust #childrenstrustma #trust4kids #meettheteam #fatherhoodinitiative #support #families

The well-being of parents and caregivers is directly linked to the well-being of their children. In recognition of Children’s Health Month, Harvard University sat down with Chief Science Officer, Lindsey Burghardt, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP, who shared valuable insights on the importance of understanding and supporting sound mental health, particularly for young children. Click below to read the full Q&A with Dr. Burghardt as she brings a clinician’s perspective to mental health, navigating challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. https://lnkd.in/eXTwXpzd #childrenstrust #childrenstrustma #trust4kids #childrenshealth #childrenshealthmonth

Did you know? After 10 years of enrollment, Healthy Families Massachusetts leads to a 32% reduction in subsequent reports of abuse and neglect. The Children’s Trust partners with local organizations to implement Healthy Families Massachusetts within their community.    This home-based family support and coaching program is designed for first-time parents age 23 and under, empowering them to create stable, nurturing environments for their children. Want to learn more about how this program is making a real difference for parents and children? Click here: https://lnkd.in/e3um2a2 #childrenstrust #childrenstrustma #healthyfamilies #massachusetts #resources #families #parenting #children #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #trust4kids

In 2022, there were 49,449 reported suicides in the U.S. — a devastating and underreported number. Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among youth ages 14-18, but it’s preventable. Join us at A View from All Sides for a critical conversation with Michaela Gagne, LMHC, MA, CAGS, Director of Mental Health Initiatives at United Neighbors of Fall River. Michaela will discuss the reality of suicide, its impact across demographics, and the steps we can all take to help prevent it. This is just one of our VIRTUAL sessions! Learn more and register today: childrenstrustma.org/view #childrenstrust #childrenstrustma #trust4kids #aviewfromallsides #conference #massachusetts #mentalhealth

The Children’s Trust partners with state and local organizations to bring the Nurturing Fathers Program to Massachusetts communities. Through our recent partnership with Pondville Correctional Center in Norfolk, we're thrilled to share that nine fathers have successfully completed the 13-week Nurturing Fathers Program. This program focuses on positive, strength-based parenting, helping dads develop the attitudes and behaviors needed for healthy family relationships. Each week, participants enhance their skills to create a supportive environment for their kids. Click below to learn more about our Nurturing Fathers Program and how we make child abuse prevention possible. https://lnkd.in/g3aTKWyT #childrenstrust #childrenstrustma #trust4kids #massachusetts #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #norfolk #parenting #fatherhood #support #resources