Licensing unit public hearing files, 1973-1989 (bulk 1987-1989).

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Licensing unit public hearing files, 1973-1989 (bulk 1987-1989).

In its statutory role as advocate for services to children in Massachusetts, the Office for Children establishes regulations for licensing or approval of day care and substitute care providers (MGLA c 28A, s 4(c)). The office holds hearings prior to adoption, amendment, or repeal of regulations as required by law (MGLA c 30A, s 2). Series is created by the office's licensing unit to administer hearings and collate resulting comment.

1.42 cubic ft. (1 record center carton and 1 doc. box)

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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...

Massachusetts. Office for Children. Licensing Division.

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