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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Supporting Children • Strengthening Families | DCF does not accept 51A Reports via Twitter. Please direct any reports to 800-792-5200. http://t.co/DuKweUXQYn
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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 mass.gov/foster-care #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.
Association for Behavioral Healthcare@ABHMass
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! cantonfarmersmarket.org
#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.
Adrienne W Carmack MD@awcarmack_md
@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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Children who experience adverse childhood experiences improve with increased exposure to positive childhood experiences. The more positive childhood experiences an at-risk child has, the less they will suffer from toxic stress. bit.ly/3fgsMg9 #children #wellbeing #trauma
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Today, our administration announced the launch of a new, comprehensive resource for #SADV survivors and their families to offer information on available supports and services in one accessible, user-friendly location.
Read more about the new website: bit.ly/3d5dOZJ
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On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember each of the lives lost to drug overdoses in communities across Massachusetts. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, hope is here: helplinema.org #OverdoseAwarenessDay
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Massachusetts was ranked first overall for child well-being by @AECFNews, the second year in a row that the Commonwealth has topped the nationwide rankings.
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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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@Mass_DCF can someone help me on contacting the head supervisor on one of your Boston offices? I know that there are 4 locations but I need help on narrowing it down to just one in order to provide more important information to an ongoing open case. I would like to make a report!
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Great news for the health and wellbeing of children across the Commonwealth!
Mass. Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)@DTA_Listens
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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Today the Baker-Polito Administration announced that MA has received federal approval to continue P-EBT food benefits through summer 2022, supporting 500K kids & bringing $200 M of federal funds into the Commonwealth.
🍈🍠🌽Press release: mass.gov/news/massachus… #MaEdu #PEBT
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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: mass.gov/news/summer-sa…
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Hot temperatures expected Saturday and Sunday:
• Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle
• Recognize & respond to heat-related illnesses
• Check on elderly, neighbors, & those at risk
• Check with local officials to find cooling centers
mass.gov/mema/heat
NWS Boston@NWSBoston
[This weekend] Significant early season #summer #heat and humidity arrives this weekend with heat index values of 95-102F on both days. Heat Advisories have been issued for most locations away from the coast. Overnight lows on Sat will struggle to fall below 70. #MAwx #RIwx #CTwx
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Thank you for having us, @SpfldMuseums, especially as we raise awareness during #NationalFosterCareMonth!
Springfield Museums@SpfldMuseums
Last weekend we hosted another @Mass_DCF information session in the Springfield Science Museum. Visit mass.gov/foster-care to learn how you can help change the life of a child. #Adoption #FosterParent #MassGov #CommonwealthOfMassachusetts
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May is #NationalMentalHealthMonth. The Center on Child Wellbeing and Trauma's website has many resources and tools to help your organization to become more trauma-informed and responsive. childwellbeingandtrauma.org
Center on Child Wellbeing and Trauma@MAChild_CCWT
May is a time to raise awareness of trauma & the impact it can have on the physical, emotional, & mental well-being of children, families, & communities. CCWT’s website has resources & tools for organizations to become more trauma-informed & responsive. #NationalMentalHealthMonth
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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 🏡
New England Patriots@Patriots
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: bit.ly/3N8EDIL
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