Governor Healey Signs FY24 Budget

CLM Releases Report on High Acuity Youth in Congregate Care

The reduction in the number and types of care setting spaces and more selective removal of children has resulted in a higher concentration of "high acuity" adolescents residing in congregate care.

Governor Healey's Proposed FY24 Budget

Governor Healey's proposed budget touches on important issues for the welfare and well-being of the Commonwealth's children and families.

CLM Celebrates Passage of the Foster Parents' Bill of Rights

This legislation expands and codifies several key rights important to foster families.

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Standing Up for Children and Families

The Children’s League of Massachusetts is a statewide non-profit association of private and public organizations and individuals that collectively advocate for public policies and quality services that are in the best interest of the Commonwealth’s children, youth, and families. It is through public education and advocacy that the Children’s League promotes the availability, accessibility, and quality of these needed services.

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News Spotlight

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Stronger Supports for Child Welfare

September 28, 2023

To round off Kinship Care Month, the Biden-Harris Administration announced on September 27th, 2023 that the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) released three new rules that will enhance supports and equity for child welfare across the country. The rules will 1) support kinship caregivers, 2) protect LGBTQI+ children in foster care, and 3) expand […]

These rules will enhance supports and equity for child welfare across the country.

August News Roundup

September 1, 2023

Recent news about child welfare and family well-being from Massachusetts and around the country. In Massachusetts: CLM Members in the news: Additional stories from around the country:

Recent news about child welfare and family well-being from Massachusetts and around the country.

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Our Members

The Children’s League membership consists of organizations, agencies, and individuals from around Massachusetts working together as a unified front for public policy advocacy. Our membership reaches all corners of the state, working together to improve the well-being of children and their families.

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Our Advocacy

CLM works together with our members and coalition partners to advocate for the best possible services for children and families in the Commonwealth. CLM works with state legislators to create change in the General Laws and we work with the state administration to implement change in regulations and the delivery of services to protect children and provide resources for families in need.

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Governor Healey Signs FY24 Budget

CLM Releases Report on High Acuity Youth in Congregate Care

Governor Healey's Proposed FY24 Budget

CLM Celebrates Passage of the Foster Parents' Bill of Rights

Standing Up for Children and Families

News Spotlight

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Stronger Supports for Child Welfare

August News Roundup

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