Budget Amendment ID: FY2023-S4-407

EHS 407

Child Protection Program

Ms. Chandler and Messrs. O'Connor and Moore moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 4800-0038, after the words “and Family Support Network, Inc;” by inserting the following:- "; provided further that not less than $450,000 shall be expended for a hospital-based, comprehensive Child Protection Program at UMass Memorial Medical Center providing 24/7 pediatric abusive injury care, including medical evaluation and diagnosis services in cases of pediatric sexual abuse, sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect; timely health care evaluations and examinations for children entering foster care; training of medical, educational and social service professions regarding physical and mental health issues for victims of abuse"; and

by striking out the figure "$317,979,978" and inserting in place thereof the following:- "$318,429,978"