Bill > H106

This bill establishes a "Foster Parents Bill of Rights" in Massachusetts, which outlines a set of rights and responsibilities for foster parents. The key provisions include: requiring the state to treat foster parents with dignity and respect, providing them with comprehensive training and information about the children in their care, ensuring they have reasonable access to caseworkers and other support services, allowing them to participate in decision-making processes, protecting their confidentiality, and providing them with opportunities for respite and review of department decisions. The bill also establishes a task force to review and revise procedures for handling complaints against foster parents, with the goal of protecting the health and safety of children while also safeguarding foster parents from the consequences of unsupported allegations.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H106