News Archive

On March 14th, CLM and partners held a legislative briefing at the Massachusetts State House and called for increased support for Massachusetts’ transition age youth through the adoption of key legislation and budget investments. Transition age youth (TAY) are young adults between the ages of 18 a...

Transition age youth are young people between the ages of 18 and 22 years old who are in the process of leaving or who have left the child welfare system. 59% of young people exit the foster care system in Massachusetts, or "age out," without permanent, legal connections to family or caregivers. Alo...

Transition age youth are young people between the ages of 18 and 22 years old who are in the process of leaving or who have left the child welfare system. 59% of young people exit the foster care system in Massachusetts, or "age out," without permanent, legal connections to family or caregivers. Alo...

The Children's League of Massachusetts and CLM Member HopeWell explore the intersection of poverty and child welfare involvement. In the following fact sheet, we discuss the research showcasing the link between poverty and child welfare involvement, the necessary solutions to alleviate the challenge...

While the Children's League of Massachusetts appreciates many strong investments in children, families, and human service providers in Governor Maura Healey's proposed FY25 budget, there are a few critical programs that need additional investments. We encourage our House of Representatives, particul...

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 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 ...