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Activists, supporters rally to protect deported Moroccan immigrant

Daily Free Press Staff January 29, 2018

Approximately 90 people rallied in front of the John F. Kennedy Federal Building Saturday afternoon in support of Siham Byah, a Moroccan immigrant who was deported last month, along with other immigrants...

State Auditor Suzanne Bump filed an audit on the Department of Children and Families detailing the department’s failure in reporting sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect cases. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Audit reveals multiple unreported cases of child abuse in Massachusetts foster homes

Vivian Situ December 12, 2017

Massachusetts State Auditor Suzanne Bump released an audit Thursday showing the Department of Children and Families failed to report several cases of abuse against children under its jurisdiction....

Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced Monday that the Massachusetts State Police and Department of Children and Families will employ stricter policies regarding human trafficking in honor of April's Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announces policies targeting human trafficking

Alyssa Meyers April 7, 2016

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced new policies Tuesday to reduce human trafficking in the commonwealth, according to a Tuesday press release. "Our...

On Monday, the Baker-Polito Administration, along with union officials, announced they were successful in their efforts to keep Boston-area children safer through reforms within the Department of Children and Families. PHOTO BY SOFIA FARENTINOS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Baker-Polito announce progress of Department of Children and Famillies

Lavanya Prabhakar March 31, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito announced on Monday progress in reforms to the Department of Children and Families, according to a Monday press release. Baker explained...

Justina Pelletier and her family gave a statement in front of the Massachusetts State House Thursday about their lawsuit against Boston Children’s Hospital. PHOTO BY ADRIANA DIAZ/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Pelletier family files lawsuit against Boston Children’s Hospital

Lexi Peery March 1, 2016

The family of Justina Pelletier, 17, filed a lawsuit Thursday against Boston Children’s Hospital for its alleged mistreatment of Justina and her parents. Rev. Patrick Mahoney, who acts as a spokesperson...

Changes in the grounds for investigation of child abuse crimes in Massachusetts between 2010 and 2014 may explain the rise in cases. GRAPHIC BY RACHEL CHMIELINSKI/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts had highest number of reported child abuse cases in 2014

Kennedy Davis February 3, 2016

According to an annual report released last week by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Massachusetts was found to have the highest number of reported child abuse cases in Fiscal Year...

The budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2017 announced by Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Wednesday included $39.6 billion for education and workforce development. ILLUSTRATION BY SAVANAH MACDONALD/DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Gov. Charlie Baker releases Fiscal Year 2017 budget proposal

Lauren Fogelstrom February 2, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker released the budget proposal for the Fiscal Year 2017 Wednesday, which will invest $39.6 billion in education, workforce development and local aid without affecting...

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In response to "Governor Baker supports reform for Department of Children and Families"

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In response to “Governor Baker supports reform for Department of Children and Families”

Editors November 23, 2015

Letters to the Editor do not reflect the editorial opinion of The Daily Free Press. They are solely the opinion of the author. Dear Editor: When reading your article, “Governor Baker supports reform...

Governor Charlie Baker announced Tuesday the Department of Children and Families will no longer divide high-risk and low-risk child welfare cases. PHOTO BY ELAINE ANDERSON/DFP FILE PHOTO

Governor Baker supports reforms for Department of Children and Families

Lauren Fogelstrom November 20, 2015

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker spoke out Tuesday in support of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families’ first major policy change in 30 years, regarding child neglect and abuse. The...

Supplemental budget to go toward substance abuse treatment, DCF

Supplemental budget to go toward substance abuse treatment, DCF

Chloe Bruning November 5, 2015

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker passed a supplemental budget Monday allocating funds to substance abuse treatment programs, the Department of Children and Families, and a stabilization fund. The bill...

The Office of the Child Advocate released a report detailing the involvement of state agencies and community providers during Bella Bond's life. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

OCA report on Bella Bond outlines improvements for handing cases

Joseph Martorana November 2, 2015

The Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate released its final report Wednesday on the Department of Children and Families’ handling of the case of 2-year-old Bella Bond, stating that the DCF failed...

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