News Archive

The US House of Representatives passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act last week with the support of our Massachusetts federal delegates. Why is this bill important? This $78 billion tax cut package benefits families by enhancing the Child Tax Credit, helping an estimated 16 mil...

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

On January 24, the Healey-Driscoll 58.1 Billion Dollar Budget Proposal for FY25 was released, and the Executive Office of Health and Human Services held a stakeholders call to review key investments for children, families, and providers. Despite the budget's growth being constrained to les...

In January, the Juvenile Justice Policy & Data Board, of which CLM is a member, released their comprehensive 2023 Annual Report to the legislature, outlining key recommendations pertaining to the juvenile justice system based on the Board's work from the previous year.   The ...

A $375 million budget cut was announced on January 8, 2024. After six months of a tax revenue shortfall, these budget changes factor in $1 billion less tax revenue than expected in the current budget year. Our state hasn't had to face “9C cuts” since 2016. Which CLM budget priorities are af...

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

The Association for Behavioral Healthcare (ABH) released a report on the behavioral health workforce shortage crisis in Massachusetts and its impact on children and youth's access to vital mental health services and resources. The newest survey by ABH of 30 behavioral services providers in Massachus...

On Monday, December 4th, Governor Healey signed a $3.1 Billion FY24 supplemental budget after the House and Senate grappled for weeks on several important items. See below on the major investments for children included within this supplemental budget: Education This budget contains $75 million to ...

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

Join us in advocating for critical legislation and spreading awareness on the importance of empowering children and teens along their adoption journey for Adoption Month. November is National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day is Saturday, November 18th. This month, it is vital to raise awaren...