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Letter Regarding Federal Funding for Children
Today CLM sent the following letter to the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation highlighting concerns about risks to the Commonwealth’s children from recent action by the federal government. CLM’s unwavering commitment is to the safety and wellbeing of the Commonwealth’s children. To keep ch...
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January News Roundup
News from the month of January regarding child and family well-being across Massachusetts and the country. News Across Massachusetts: News Across the Country:...
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Governor Healey's FY26 Budget Proposal
The Governor's FY26 Budget Proposal (H.1), released on Wednesday, January 22, has proposed $62 billion in spending, including $33.3 billion for the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). EOHHS leadership shared H.1 Budget Highlights describing the 9% overall increase to EOHHS’s bud...
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CLM Urges Caution: Family Shelter System Policy Changes
On January 15, the Governor proposed Emergency Assistance Family Shelter System policy changes which would push more children into a state of homelessness. While compromises are needed to sustain the system, children need adequate shelter with their families to prevent adverse outcomes and downstrea...
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Federal Update: Congress Reauthorizes Title IV-B of the Social Security Act
December 31, 2024 Title-IV B of the Social Security Act is Reauthorized Last week, the U.S. Senate passed the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act (HR 9076) preventing the expiration of Title IV-B of the Social Security Act. The bill, passed by the House in September, reauthorizes Title ...
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December News Roundup
News from the month of December regarding child and family well-being from Massachusetts and across the country. News Across Massachusetts: CLM, Members, and Partners in the News: News Across the Country:...
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November News Roundup
News from the month of November regarding child and family well-being from Massachusetts and across the country. News Across Massachusetts: CLM, Members, and Partners in the News: News Across the Country:...
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FY26 Budget Advocacy Begins
State agencies have submitted their anticipated budget needs to the Governor, and CLM kicked off our FY26 budget advocacy with a letter to the Administration. We are calling for investments upstream & in the workforce. Massachusetts is a national leader in many aspects of child welfare and well-...
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FACT SHEET: Promoting Awareness During National Adoption Month 2024
As November is National Adoption Month, we're diving into trends. The statistics serve as encouragement for continued improvements advancing permanency goals in timely and equitable ways across the Commonwealth. Massachusetts' most recent data (from DCF's Annual Report FY23) does, however, show that...
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ADVOCACY IN ACTION POST-FEDERAL ELECTIONS 2024
The 2024 election outcomes at the federal level are concerning to most organizations advocating for vulnerable individuals. Our next steps include: (1) Urge our legislators to pass CLM's priority bills now, before the informal session ends to enhance the rights of children in the foster care system ...
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