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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.
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