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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/15/2018
03/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the use and reporting of living arrangements of certain minors under the care of the Department of Children and Families. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve outcomes for transition-age youth (TAY) under the care of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). It requires the DCF to report annually on the number of youth under 17 with a service plan goal of "another planned permanency living arrangement" (APPLA), and to reduce its reliance on APPLA by 2% each year until it makes up 5% or fewer of its total caseload. The bill also directs the Executive Office of Health and Human Services and its child-serving agencies to continue their transitional planning initiative, with the goal of ensuring that every youth leaving the state's care has a comprehensive transition plan, including a connection to a committed adult.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Mike Barrett (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
John Lawn (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1957 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1957.pdf |
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