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On July 29, 2024, Governor Healey signed the $57.78 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Thank you to all of our Members for your advocacy and support through this budget process! The Healey-Driscoll administration is proud to assert that this budget makes Massachusetts a more affordable, equi...

We are happy to report that the FY25 Conference Committee budget, released late on July 18th, makes critical investments for children, families, and providers, as expected! Thank you to all our Members who made phone calls, sent emails, and conducted critical advocacy. Collectively, our League ensur...

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:...

Contact your legislators to support this legislation to support youth and adults who are experiencing homelessness to obtain state identification and make it easier to accomplish basic life tasks....

On May 16th, the Children’s League of Massachusetts (CLM) gathered with more than 130 advocates, staff from direct service provider organizations, and legislators at the Massachusetts State House for Advocacy Day. Together, we amplified legislative priorities and budget investments vital for vulne...

We're happy to report the Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities has enhanced and advanced critical priority bills. See below for the key bills we are tracking and the details. An Act Enhancing Child Welfare Protections (Child Welfare Omnibus) S.124 / H.165 - New Draft: S...

On Thursday, May 16th, the Children’s League of Massachusetts (CLM) gathered with more than 130 advocates, staff from direct service provider organizations, and legislators at the Massachusetts State House for Advocacy Day. Together, we amplified legislative priorities and budget investments vital...

Recent news about child welfare and family well-being from Massachusetts and around the country. The Children's League of Massachusetts in the News: News Across Massachusetts: News Across the Country:...

Overview: On Friday, May 24th, Senators passed the most friendly iteration of the FY25 budget for child and family services. The Senate Budget adds a pay disparity study for Chapter 257 (rates of pay for human services providers) and a 10% increase for Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Chil...

For CLM's State House Advocacy Day in May 2024, we developed a fact sheet containing key data illustrating the need for legislative and budget reforms at the state level to protect children, young adults, and families. The data we compiled highlighted alarming statistics pertaining to inequity, pove...