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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish the Massachusetts foster care review office. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Massachusetts Foster Care Review Office (FCRO), an independent state agency that will conduct foster care case reviews every six months for children in out-of-home placement. The FCRO will designate local panels of trained citizen volunteers to carry out these reviews, which will assess the necessity, appropriateness, and safety of placements, as well as progress towards permanency goals. The FCRO will have access to all relevant information from the Department of Children and Families and will provide periodic reports to the legislature, courts, and public on the foster care system. The bill also creates an interdisciplinary council to address case-specific and systemic issues related to foster care.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2521 (on 05/14/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S61 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S61.pdf |
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