Legal unit licensing case files, <[197- -ongoing]>.

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Legal unit licensing case files, <[197- -ongoing]>.

In its statutory role as advocate for services to children in Massachusetts, the Office for Children regulates provision of day care and substitute care for children (MGLA c 28A, ss 4(c), 10-13). The office has authority to promulgate regulations, to issue and renew licenses, and to investigate complaints filed against providers. Series is created by the office's legal unit to resolve licensing issues or to initiate related litigation.

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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...