Who We Are
We are a dedicated group of people on an extraordinary mission to bring the magic and meaning of childhood into the lives of children who have been impacted by trauma.
We are a dedicated group of people on an extraordinary mission to bring the magic and meaning of childhood into the lives of children who have been impacted by trauma.
The Wonderfund is a private nonprofit, 501(c)3 serving children engaged with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families. We invest in children receiving services from DCF by providing emergency essentials and enrichment opportunities that help insulate children from the negative impacts of trauma.
We believe that every child deserves to experience the joys and wonder of being a kid.
Research shows that children who experience 6 or more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), such as abuse and neglect, are more likely to suffer from addiction, mental health issues, chronic illness, and early death. By supporting children who have experienced childhood trauma, the Wonderfund can help them build resiliency, confidence, and agency over their own lives. We can help them overcome significant obstacles and increase their chance of becoming healthy, happy adults.
The Wonderfund strives to help every one of the 35,000 children involved with the Massachusetts DCF experience hope, confidence, and joy.
Charitable partners are the key to this life-changing work. The experiences and essentials they provide help children engaged with DCF build resiliency and confidence — and most importantly, help kids be kids.
