In Massachusetts today:

90 children will be abused or neglected.

47 children younger than 18 will be arrested.

23 children will be placed in foster care.

About MSPCC

At MSPCC, we believe that every child is entitled to a safe and healthy start and we know the best way to provide that start is to reach out to families as soon as possible. Parenting can be a difficult job but effective parenting can be taught. Our programs work.

Help Children WHose parents have been deployed

Military families are under continuous stress when a family member is deployed. The impact can manifest in a variety of different ways, including domestic violence or a child’s behavioral issues at school.

In response to a growing demand for family support services, MSPCC is launching a new program directed at helping those impacted by a loved one's deployment, perhaps multiple deployments, and return home. This program will provide services that many of these military families might not otherwise have.

MSPCC is proud to be a first time participant in this year's Rodman Ride for Kids and is looking for riders and sponsors to help us support our new Military Families program. Funding from the Ride will help MSPCC to identify and refer military families to critical services as well as support children and spouses during deployment and upon a loved one’s return to civilian life.

The Rodman Ride will match 10% of our proceeds once we reach our fundraising goal of $25,000.

To learn more about our Military Families Program and
the Rodman Ride for Kids, please click here

NEFCA 2010

Click HERE for more information and to register for the New England Foster Care Association (NEFCA) 2010 Conference

MSPCC ADVOCACY

Massachusetts Voter Registration Deadline Aug. 25!!

August 25 is the last day to register to vote in the primary election or change your party so you can vote in that party's pirmary. Unenrolled voters may choose which party's primary they will vote in at their polling place on election day, September 14. For information about how to register to vote please click here.

Children's Mental Health Campaign

MSPCC is a founding member of the Children's Mental Health Campaign. The Children’s Mental Health Campaign is an ever-growing coalition of families, advocates, health care providers, educators, and consumers from across Massachusetts dedicated to comprehensive reform of the children’s mental health system. Click here for more information about the Children's Mental Health Campaign.

Support MSPCC Today

"I stand here before you,” explained guest speaker, Lisa, at MSPCC’s annual Together Against Abuse dinner, “to tell you that I am the manifestation of your hope for all the children and families who come to MSPCC with a traumatic past. The help I have received at MSPCC has given me more strength than you will ever know. Today I can tell you I am thriving."

You too can help! Please read below and click the links to learn more...

Build a Nest. MSPCC's Build a Nest initiative gives families we serve the basic necessities that are so important when caring for children. For many of our families, their paycheck covers the rent and groceries but not much else. You can help by joining us in our drive to restock the shelves at our Nest locations in Springfield and Holyoke. Your generous donations will give essential items to families who have nowhere else to turn. To find out more about the Nests or for related questions, please contact Jennifer Brickley at (617) 587-1500 or jbrickley@mspcc.org.

Support a Family. There are many ways that you can help less fortunate families whom MSPCC serve. We are matching donors with MSPCC clients (families) who are in need of basic assistance throughout the year.Click here to learn more

Join the MSPCC Champions. This group of young professionals seek to be and to recruit the next generation of philanthropists. They focus on fundraising, social networking, and service to the communities served by MSPCC.
Click here to learn more

Thank you for your continued support to help us create homes in which children can thrive!

Cape 95^th Anniversary

Join us in celebrating MSPCC's 95^th anniversary on the Cape by making a donation today!
Click here for the form and to read the commemorative newsletter, "MSPCC ON CAPE COD: 95 Years of Serving Children and Families"

Sustained Giving

Become a monthly donor and discover how even a small amount each month goes a long way in supporting children who are faced with abuse and/or neglect.

Click here for more information