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MSPCC is one of the oldest child welfare agencies in the United States. Incorporated in April of 1878, MSPCC is a private, non-profit society dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights and well being of children and families. Prevention (of child abuse) is the Society's middle name and focus of its service interventions. This year MSPCC was been selected as one of the 24 official charities to participate in the running of the 112th Boston Marathon ® on Monday, April 21, 2008! Proceeds raised by Team Protect Our Kids (T-POK) will help MSPCC provide child abuse and neglect prevention, mental health treatment, early intervention, and child development services to more than 30,000 children and families throughout the Commonwealth.