MA Child Advocate

Official Twitter account of the Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate.

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The OCA’s Annual Report is out! In FY25, we expanded our youth outreach, strengthened our oversight, increased our training partnerships, and supported projects to better meet children’s needs across MA. Learn more in our Annual Report: https://t.co/4lR3cbFetC

#MAKids #mapoli

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And to read our press release about it: https://t.co/K2DJf9Jjv9 11/11

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Today, the OCA is releasing details of our investigation into the death of A’zella Ortiz, a four-year-old girl from Worcester, and new recommendations for changes to DCF policy and practice. 1/11

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Again, to read the full report: https://t.co/UWiIinjbwu 10/11

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ICYMI: The @BostonGlobe covers our report on Child Requiring Assistance cases. Learn about them here: https://t.co/bYUk9tKspU #MAedu #mapoli

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ICYMI: The @BostonGlobe covers our report on Child Requiring Assistance cases. Learn about them here: https://t.co/bYUk9tKspU #MAedu #mapoli

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“A court process is just not going to be the best way to deal with complicated behavioral health situations, educational situations, or family dynamics.”

Read about the OCA’s latest report on Child Requiring Assistance cases in the @BostonGlobe: https://t.co/bYUk9tKspU #mapoli

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This bill expands the role and function of Family Resources Centers to support more children and families outside of the court process. It makes sure that while Court is an option, it’s a true last resort. 3/3

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Much can be done. Where to start? Pass H.265/S.141, An Act Regarding Families and Children in Need of Assistance to make necessary #CRAReform. #mapoli 2/

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📈Massachusetts is relying too heavily on the Juvenile Court system to address children's behavioral challenges. Child Requiring Assistance filings in MA are rising—especially Latino youth and kids under 12. 1/
Read our new report on the issue ➡️https://t.co/HV4PrZUtmB #mapoli 1/

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The Center on Child Wellbeing and Trauma, a division of the OCA, is hiring a Training and Learning Collaborative Director! Job description here: https://t.co/XtU6NDuEuX #hiring

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🏳️‍🌈This #PrideMonth, we celebrate the strength & joy of LGBTQ youth in MA. Every young person deserves to feel safe, seen & supported.
Find affirming care, peer support & more:
🔗 https://t.co/HB6ZVlWrir #LGBTQYouth