News Archive

News from the month of October regarding child and family well-being from Massachusetts and across the country. News Across Massachusetts: CLM and our Members in the News: News Across the Country:...

Annie E. Casey Foundation's 2024 KIDS COUNT® Report rates Massachusetts second in the nation for child well-being overall with elements in four domain rankings as follows:  Looking deeper, the Massachusetts 2022 statistics compared to 2019 show little to no improvement with sometimes...

News from the month of September regarding child and family well-being from Massachusetts and across the country. News Across Massachusetts: News Across the Country:...

The Children's League of Massachusetts recently sent to the Special Commission on Emergency Housing Assistance Programs our thoughts on maintaining Emergency Assistance and shelter for families with children, along with the intensive case management needed to help families successfully move out of s...

News from the month of August regarding child and family well-being from Massachusetts and across the country. CLM, Members, and Partners in the News: News Across Massachusetts: News Across the Country:...

Election season is upon us! The representatives we elect will play a crucial role in shaping the policies and services that support child and family well-being in our communities. To find your district's upcoming election information, view a sample ballot, and/or check your polling place, click here...

With only the informal session ahead and lots of bills awaiting advancement, we must push hard to pass priority bills for children, families, and human services providers....

Recent news about child welfare and family well-being from Massachusetts and around the country. News Across Massachusetts: CLM Members and Partners in the News: News Across the Country:...

Thank you to our legislators & Governor for passing the Massachusetts Parentage Act (MPA), also known as an Act to Ensure Legal Parentage Equality! We also extend a BIG thank you to the Massachusetts Parentage Act Coalition, of which we were proud to be a member, and our Children's League Member...

The House & Senate passed An Act to Ensure Legal Parentage Equality, also known as the Parentage Act! Governor Healey formally signed the bill into law on August 12, 2024. Take Action: Please thank your representative, senator, and the Governor for passing this critical legislation! Check out GL...