An Act ensuring access to behavioral health services for children involved with state agencies
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve access to behavioral health services for children who are already involved with Massachusetts state agencies, such as child protective services or the Department of Children and Families. It seeks to address gaps in care for these vulnerable children by ensuring they receive the mental health support they need. The bill intends to streamline the process of connecting children with appropriate services and supports. It is modeled after similar legislation, S.111.
Key provisions
- Requires state agencies to assess children’s behavioral health needs.
- Establishes a process for coordinating behavioral health services with other state services.
- Promotes collaboration between state agencies and behavioral health providers.
- Supports the development of a statewide system for tracking and addressing children’s behavioral health needs.
- Expands the availability of evidence-based behavioral health interventions for children.
- Requires reporting on the utilization of behavioral health services by children involved with state agencies.
Who is affected
- Children in Massachusetts
- State Agencies (e.g., Department of Children and Families, child protective services)
- Behavioral Health Providers
- Families of children involved with state agencies
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