An Act transferring foster care review responsibilities to the Office of the Child Advocate
By Ms. Comerford, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 106) of Joanne M. Comerford for legislation to establish the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Bill Information
Bill Information
- Presenter:
- Joanne M. Comerford
- Status:
- Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is required to perform foster care reviews every six months for every child in the foster care system to provide oversight and ensure that each child’s service plan is appropriate. However, DCF also manages the foster care system, creating an inherent conflict of interest. This bill transfers responsibility for foster care reviews to the Office of the Child Advocate, an independent state agency with oversight and ombudsperson responsibilities, and establishes an interdisciplinary committee to address chronic, systemic oversight issues within the foster care system.
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