Category: Publications

As November is National Adoption Month, we're diving into trends. The statistics serve as encouragement for continued improvements advancing permanency goals in timely and equitable ways across the Commonwealth. Massachusetts' most recent data (from DCF's Annual Report FY23) does, however, show that...

Check out our FY24 Annual Report for a full recap of our League's accomplishments over the past year. Our report takes a deep dive on policy wins, policy and legislative initiatives at the state and federal level, state budget investments we successfully advocated for, and more! See our FY24 Annual ...

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...

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...

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...

On March 14th, the Children's League of Massachusetts hosted a legislative briefing on transition age youth at the Massachusetts State House. See below for our press release....

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...

As October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we want to share key information and resources with our community. Domestic violence affects all people regardless of age, socio-economic status, gender, race, religion, or nationality. Physical violence and emotional abuse can result in psyc...