An Act to assure quality foster care
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, S.131, aims to improve the quality of foster care services in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish standards and practices to better support children and families involved in the foster care system. The bill’s specific details are currently under consideration by the Senate Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities, with a hearing scheduled to discuss potential changes and improvements.
Key provisions
- Establish quality standards for foster care providers.
- Increase support for foster parent training and recruitment.
- Improve coordination between foster care agencies and other relevant services.
- Enhance data collection and reporting on foster care outcomes.
- Address systemic issues impacting children in foster care.
Who is affected
- Children in foster care
- Foster parents
- Foster care agencies
- Families involved in the foster care system
- Massachusetts state government
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to existing foster care practices and regulations.
- It aims to address gaps in support services for foster children and families.
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