H 250
An Act relative to foster care recruitment
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Bill overview
This bill addresses the recruitment of foster parents in Massachusetts. It aims to increase the number of qualified individuals willing to provide care for children in the foster care system. The bill seeks to improve the process and visibility of foster care opportunities, ultimately benefiting children in need of placement. It also intends to provide resources and support to prospective foster parents.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Children and Families to develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy for foster parents.
- Establishes a task force to study and recommend improvements to the foster care recruitment process.
- Directs the Department to increase outreach efforts to potential foster parents through various channels.
- Expands the definition of ‘qualified’ foster parent to include more individuals.
- Provides funding for training and support services for foster parents.
- Requires the Department to track and analyze recruitment data to identify areas for improvement.
- Promotes awareness of the foster care system and the needs of children in care.
- Addresses barriers to foster care recruitment, such as misconceptions and lack of information.
Who is affected
- Children in foster care
- Foster parents
- The Department of Children and Families
- Potential foster parents
- Families in Massachusetts
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Primary sponsor
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Cosponsors
David F. DeCoste
Jr. Bradley H. Jones
Jr. David K. Muradian
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Bill H.250 194th (Current)
An Act relative to foster care recruitment
By Representative Jones of North Reading, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 250) of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to foster care recruitment. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Bradley H. Jones, Jr. Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.250
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 7/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:15 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 1/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4905 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Reported from the committee on House Rules |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Reported on the residue of H4905 |
| 1/15/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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