Handle With Care Massachusetts

Home

The “Handle With Care” Model:

If a law enforcement officer encounters a child during a call, that child’s information is forwarded to the school before the school bell rings the next day. The school implements individual, class and whole school trauma-sensitive curricula so that traumatized children are “Handled With Care”.  If a child needs more intervention, an adjustment counselor may refer a mental health provider.

Image of children smiling at school

icon image of a calendar
Highlights

Start a Handle With Care Program Today!

HWC launch flyer

Handle with Care relaunch Fact Sheet

COVID-19 Info

Responding to Child Abuse During a Pandemic:   25 Tips for MDTs

Mandated Reporter FlyerEveryone in our Community can Help Protect Children
Childhood Trauma Task Force Report

Protecting our Children’s Well-Being During Covid-19: Recommendations for Supporting Children and Families Who Have Experienced Trauma and Stress During the Pandemic

icon image of a gear
Handle With Care Model

Image displaying the flow chard of Handle With Care

Download PDF

Start a Program:
Plymouth County

icon image of two shaking hands
Partners

image of joining hands

Handle with Care Partners include:

  • Law Enforcement Agencies
  • Schools and School Districts
  • Mental Health Providers
  • Community Partners