Approximately 90 people rallied in front of the John F. Kennedy Federal Building Saturday afternoon in support of Siham Byah, a Moroccan immigrant who was deported last month, along with other immigrants...
Massachusetts State Auditor Suzanne Bump released an audit Thursday showing the Department of Children and Families failed to report several cases of abuse against children under its jurisdiction....
In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced new policies Tuesday to reduce human trafficking in the commonwealth, according to a Tuesday press release.
"Our...
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced on Monday progress in reforms to the Department of Children and Families, according to a Monday press release.
Baker explained...
The family of Justina Pelletier, 17, filed a lawsuit Thursday against Boston Children’s Hospital for its alleged mistreatment of Justina and her parents. Rev. Patrick Mahoney, who acts as a spokesperson...
According to an annual report released last week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Massachusetts was found to have the highest number of reported child abuse cases in Fiscal Year...
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker released the budget proposal for the Fiscal Year 2017 Wednesday, which will invest $39.6 billion in education, workforce development and local aid without affecting...
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Dear Editor: When reading your article, “Governor Baker supports reform...
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker spoke out Tuesday in support of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families’ first major policy change in 30 years, regarding child neglect and abuse.
The...
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker passed a supplemental budget Monday allocating funds to substance abuse treatment programs, the Department of Children and Families, and a stabilization fund. The bill...
The Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate released its final report Wednesday on the Department of Children and Families’ handling of the case of 2-year-old Bella Bond, stating that the DCF failed...
