Communications unit press correspondence, 1986-1989.

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Communications unit press correspondence, 1986-1989.

In its statutory role as advocate for services to children in Massachusetts, the Office for Children disseminates information to the public regarding such services, public and privately funded (MGLA c 28A, s 4(a)). Series is maintained by the office's communications unit (public relations) to document responses by the office director (commissioner from 1987) and other office personnel to electronic and print media reports on activities and programs supported by the office and related issues, and other informational contacts by the office with these media.

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Massachusetts. Office for Children

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St 1972, c 785 established the Office for Children within the Executive Office for Human Services, with a director appointed by the governor (by the secretary of human services per St 1985, c 737, s 30; title changed to commissioner per St 1987, c 553, s 6), and supported by a Statewide Advisory Council (which see). Its functions include serving as an advocate for the needs of children and disseminating information on children's services; promoting development of programs and servic...