Communications unit legislative review files, 1972-1984.

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Communications unit legislative review files, 1972-1984.

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In its statutory role (MGLA c 28A) as advocate for services to children in Massachusetts, the Office for Children proposes, supports, or opposes legislation that would have an impact on the welfare of children and families. Series is maintained by the office's communications unit (legislative liaison) to track agency actions on and progress of such legislation in the General Court.

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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...