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In Massachusetts...

A child is reported abused or neglected every 8 minutes.
A child is born into poverty every three hours.
A child dies before his or her first birthday every day.

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.

Latest News and Updates

May 4th-10th is Children’s Mental Heath Week! This annual event works to combat the stigma associated with mental illness and promote awareness around mental health issues. Materials regarding children's mental health can be found here, and more information about children's mental health awareness week can be found here.

Special thanks to all the foster and adoptive families, "grandfamilies", and legislators who attended the Foster Family Day celebration at the State House. Click here for more information.

On April 17, 2008, MSPCC held the annual Together Against Abuse Dinner. It was a great success, raising over $1 million. Click here for information about our sponsors, and click here to view photos and a video from the event.

MSPCC's Team Protect Our Kids successfully ran the 112th Boston Marathon, raising over $70,000 for child abuse and prevention programs. Click here to view a video from the marathon.