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This bill provides guidelines for home visiting programs in Massachusetts. It defines "evidence-based programs" and "promising practices programs" and requires the Children's Trust to coordinate the delivery of these programs to eligible families. The bill mandates that home visiting programs use evidence-based or promising practices models, provide culturally sensitive services, maintain high-quality training and supervision, and engage in ongoing evaluation to assess effectiveness. The bill also requires the Children's Trust to submit an annual report on the programs, including data on families served, referrals, and outcomes. Additionally, the bill requires the Children's Trust to develop standards and regulations for the Newborn Home Visiting protocol within 180 days of the bill's passage.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S101