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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...

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 to amplify legislative priorities and budget investments vital for vulnerable children, yout...

On May 7, 2024, the Senate Ways and Means Committee (SWM) FY25 budget was released. Highlights include an additional $5M in funding to Family Resource Centers (4800-0200) and holding steady on solid investments made by the Governor and House of Representatives. We appreciate that SWM Chair Rodrigues...

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:...

During Child Abuse Prevention Month, CLM shares important data and amplifies key legislative priorities to promote child and family well-being Throughout this month, we are raising awareness on how to better support families and prevent child maltreatment across the state and country. Many bills we ...

On April 10, 2024, the House Ways and Means (HWM) Committee FY25 Budget was released. It maintains most key line items for children and family services at the Governor's proposed levels. Thank you to the Committee for their commitment to accessible, quality programming for children and families acro...

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:...

As March comes to an end, the Children's League celebrates National Social Work Month. This month, CLM recognizes the dedicated social workers who work tirelessly to serve and improve the lives of thousands of children, young adults, and families across the Commonwealth in need of support. Social wo...