An Act relative to children’s advocacy centers and the Massachusetts children’s alliance
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to support and strengthen children’s advocacy centers and the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance. It seeks to enhance the services these organizations provide to children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The bill intends to improve coordination and collaboration among these entities to better serve vulnerable children and their families within the state. Specifically, it focuses on bolstering the capacity of these centers to investigate and respond to child maltreatment cases.
Key provisions
- Supports children’s advocacy centers and the Massachusetts Children’s Alliance.
- Aims to improve coordination among relevant organizations.
- Focuses on enhancing services for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
- Intends to bolster the capacity of these centers to investigate child maltreatment.
Who is affected
- Children who have experienced abuse or neglect
- Families of children who have experienced abuse or neglect
- Children’s advocacy centers
- The Massachusetts Children’s Alliance
Notable changes
- The bill seeks to strengthen existing support structures for children’s advocacy centers.
- It emphasizes improved collaboration between organizations involved in child protection.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael J. Finn
Cosponsors
Michael J. Finn
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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