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Supporting Children • Strengthening Families | DCF does not accept 51A Reports via Twitter. Please direct any reports to 800-792-5200. http://t.co/DuKweUXQYn
Joined March 2014
Today we celebrated the adoptions of 120 #Massachusetts children from #fostercare. So honored to have @MassGovernor join us for #NationalAdoptionDay at Boston Juvenile Court.
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Kicking off National Foster Care Month recruiting foster parents at the MetroWest YMCA. Learn about becoming a foster parent in Massachusetts at #fostercaremonth
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Commissioner Spears was honored to speak at #ABHSalute and for the for the opportunity to show our appreciation for the behavioral health providers who provide critical support to children and families.
Commissioner Linda Spears of @Mass_DCF at the Salute to Excellence. "Look around. You are the people who made a difference in the lives in the children & families across the Commonwealth throughout the last few years." #ABHSalute
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Ever thought about becoming a foster parent? Come chat with DCF staff at the Canton Farmer's Market this Sunday. We'll be at Stall 14! #fostercare
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We are so proud of DCF Medical Director Dr. Linda Sagor! She's the recipient of the @AmerAcadPeds Lifetime Achievement award for championing quality medical care for #Massachusetts children in #fostercare.
@AAPexperience Council on Foster Care, Adoption and Kinship Care chair Dr. Lisa Zetley awards Dr. Linda Sagor with the Tom Tonniges Lifetime Achievement Award on Behalf of Vulnerable Children #fostecare #AAP2022
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RT @MAChild_CCWT: Children who experience adverse childhood experiences improve with increased exposure to positive childhood experiences.…
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RT @MassLtGov: Today, our administration announced the launch of a new, comprehensive resource for #SADV survivors and their families to of…
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100,000 family members served! A big milestone for DCF's 27 Family Resource Centers providing child abuse prevention services across the Commonwealth. Grateful for @MassHHS, @UMassChanCWM and all our FRC community partners.
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Summer recruitment is in full swing at Lowell's Lelacheur Park. You can catch DCF foster parent recruiters at dozens of community events across #MA. Stop by and say hello! #fosterparenting #FosterMA
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@love_kylaa Massachusetts DCF does not accept reports via Twitter. Please direct any reports of suspected child abuse or neglect to 800-792-5200.
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Great news for the health and wellbeing of children across the Commonwealth!
Summer P-EBT for K-12 students was available starting 7/3! Check your P-EBT or DTA EBT card for $195.50. Students who got P-EBT in the past, or are eligible for free/reduced price school meals &/or SNAP, will get funds. Except those who graduated in 2021 or moved out of MA.
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RT @DTA_Listens: Today the Baker-Polito Administration announced that MA has received federal approval to continue P-EBT food benefits thro…
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As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, please keep these tips in mind so everyone stays safe: -Always watch children around water -Install child safety window guards -Never leave children alone in a car For more information and resources, visit:
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Thank you for having us, @SpfldMuseums, especially as we raise awareness during #NationalFosterCareMonth!
Last weekend we hosted another @Mass_DCF information session in the Springfield Science Museum. Visit to learn how you can help change the life of a child. #Adoption #FosterParent #MassGov #CommonwealthOfMassachusetts
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RT @MAChildAdvocate: May is #NationalMentalHealthMonth. The Center on Child Wellbeing and Trauma's website has many resources and tools to…
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A big thank you to @wonderfundma, @PatsFoundation, @MyBobs, @OldColonyYMCA and Robert Kraft for renovating a home for young adults involved with DCF in Fall River. This home will be a welcoming environment while they build the skills and community supports they need to succeed 🏡
Providing a home for young adults to learn, grow and live. Robert Kraft and the @PatsFoundation teamed up with @MyBobs and @wonderfundma to renovate a local DCF house:
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