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. The legislation seeks to ensure that these children receive the mental health support they need during a challenging time. It intends to streamline the process of connecting children with appropriate services and resources. Ultimately, the goal is to better support the well-being of vulnerable children within the state’s child welfare system.
Key provisions
- Requires state agencies to actively identify children in need of behavioral health services.
- Establishes a process for coordinating behavioral health services with other state agency services.
- Expands the availability of behavioral health providers for children involved with state agencies.
- Promotes collaboration between state agencies and behavioral health providers.
- Supports the development of a statewide system for tracking and monitoring children’s behavioral health needs.
- Addresses gaps in existing services for children experiencing mental health challenges.
- Prioritizes early intervention and preventative care for children at risk.
- Ensures culturally competent behavioral health services are available.
Who is affected
- Children involved with state agencies (e.g., child protective services, Department of Children and Families)
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