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CLM's FY26 House Budget Advocacy for Children & Families

CLM's FY26 House budget advocacy urges at least maintenance funding for key budget line items for children, families, and their human services providers.
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Letter Regarding Federal Funding for Children

CLM urges members to call on our Congressional delegation to fight against federal cuts that will impact the safety, dignity and well-being of children in the Commonwealth and across the nation.
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Governor Healey's FY26 Budget Proposal

The Governor's FY26 Budget which proposes $62 billion in spending with $33.3 billion for EOHHS includes both notable investments and concerns.
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CLM Urges Caution: Family Shelter System Policy Changes

CLM's statement on proposed changes to the emergency assistance family shelter system urges caution. We must prioritize keeping families together to prevent adverse outcomes and downstream problems.
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Standing Up for Children and Families

The Children’s League of Massachusetts is a statewide non-profit association of private and public organizations and individuals that collectively advocate for public policies and quality services that are in the best interest of the Commonwealth’s children, youth, and families. It is through public education and advocacy that the Children’s League promotes the availability, accessibility, and quality of these needed services.
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News Spotlight

Legislative Briefing Recap: Family Resource Centers

March 20, 2025
The legislative briefing included a history of the growth of FRC's since their inception, and stories from the field.
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FRCs support children's well-being across Massachusetts in a myriad of ways

February News Roundup

March 4, 2025
News from the month of February regarding child and family well-being across Massachusetts and the country. News Across Massachusetts CLM, Members, and Partners in the News News Across the Country
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Recent news about child welfare
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Our Members

The Children’s League membership consists of organizations, agencies, and individuals from around Massachusetts working together as a unified front for public policy advocacy. Our membership reaches all corners of the state, working together to improve the well-being of children and their families.
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Our Advocacy

CLM works together with our members and coalition partners to advocate for the best possible services for children and families in the Commonwealth. CLM works with state legislators to create change in the General Laws and we work with the state administration to implement change in regulations and the delivery of services to protect children and provide resources for families in need.
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Resources

Our members bring vast resources to child services and CLM curates resources from around the state and country for children, families, and providers.
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