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Children and the Law

This guide contains resources available in many areas of law that affect children, such as juvenile justice, child welfare, children requiring assistance, education and health law.

Child Welfare Treatises

National Organizations

Massachusetts Practice Materials

Massachusetts Statute & Regulation

Agency Material

Department of Children and Families
The Department of Children and Families (formerly the Department of Social Services) is the state agency responsible for protecting children and helping families in need.  The DCF posts unofficial versions of their regulations and polices on this website.  Other information found here includes: description of services provided by DCF; other publications and reports; and some forms.

 

Massachusetts Organizations

Mass Legal Services - Many helpful resources organized by topic inlcuding general resources, court materials, and very select agency decisions from DDS, DHCD, and BSEA.

         TAFDC Advocates Guide (2018)

Massachusetts Law Reform Institute - Child Welfare Resources