During #FosterYouthVoicesMonth, we are reminiscing on the #TransitionAgeYouth Legislative Briefing we held at the State House last March! During this briefing, young adults with lived experience in the state's #childwelfare system directly advocated for the supports, resources, and systemic changes needed for youth exiting the child welfare system to achieve success and independence. All three young adult speakers from More Than Words, Youth Villages, and The Home for Little Wanderers shared powerful stories on how the inclusion of consistent, tailored, and trauma-informed support from community-based providers was the defining factor in achieving their goals. 👉 Learn more about this event here: https://loom.ly/k9nHP7Q #mapoli #TBT
The Children's League of Massachusetts
Civic and Social Organizations
Boston, MA 750 followers
Serving the interests of children, youth, and families across the Commonwealth.
About us
The Children’s League of Massachusetts (CLM) is a statewide non-profit association of over 60 private and public organizations and individuals that collectively advocate for public policies and quality services that are in the best interest of the Commonwealth’s children, youth, and families. It is through public education and advocacy that CLM promotes the availability, accessibility, and quality of these needed services. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and in the priorities we set with our members. As providers, consumers, advocates, purchasers and regulators of services, CLM members know firsthand the issues facing today’s children and youth, as well as the challenges inherent in addressing them. During this time of major shifts in the delivery and funding of children, youth, and family services, CLM serves as a forum for the exchange of information and ideas among members, a vehicle for keeping the focus on the needs of children, youth, and their families, and a powerful source of common action. CLM works independently and in coalition around these critical areas to advance public policy in Massachusetts by developing needed legislation, analyzing the state budget and its effects on children and families, and promoting policy within the administration. CLM also works to educate both the public and policy-makers about national trends and pressing state-wide issues regarding the child welfare system.
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- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, MA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1995
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72-74 East Dedham Street
Boston, MA 02118, US
Employees at The Children's League of Massachusetts
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Are you a training or resource provider in child welfare? Invest in our work and your own as an CLM Associate Member! Your company will be able to demonstrate its dedication to supporting children and youth in MA and gain exclusive visibility with our statewide network of child and family service providers. https://loom.ly/-aoai-A
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Thank you MetroWest Human Services Advocacy Coalition for having us share CLM's Elections Resources at your recent member meeting. Let's keep engaging & educating candidates & encourage legislators to pass child welfare bills during the informal session! (Bill of Rights for Children in Foster Care, Protecting Benefits, & Child Welfare Omnibus) https://loom.ly/5dITJL0 #elections #advocacy #mapoli
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Congratulations to the team at Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange - MARE for their wonderful Fostering Creativity event! It’s always so inspiring to see young people sharing their stories through art.
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As October is National #DomesticViolenceAwareness Month, we want to share key information and resources with our community. Domestic violence affects all people regardless of age, socio-economic status, gender, race, religion, or nationality. Every year, millions of children are exposed to domestic violence, which can have long-lasting impacts on emotional health and social and academic functioning. 👉 To read our statement, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eFJaHyTH #StandUpForChildren #Mapoli #childwelfare
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Dear CLM (The Children's League of Massachusetts) Staff & Members, I don't tell you enough how much I pride I have in your commitment to create and advance strategies to improve the lives of the children and families. Many of you spoke up during our recent member meeting to engage similarly committed state agency leaders. Thank you, all! Cheers! Tammy Mello, The Key Program, Inc Dr. Julie Segovia, HopeWell Inc. Nancy Allen Scannell, Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) Eric Mitchell, MPA, MS, Pathways for Children Lydia Todd, NFI Massachusetts, Inc. Sana Fadel, Citizens for Juvenile Justice Kari Beserra, Justice Resource Institute Dr. Jessica Pepple, RFK Community Alliance Pamela Hooks Sager, JD, Parent/ Professional Advocacy League Rachel Gwaltney, The Children's League of Massachusetts Jasmin-Anne Ryals, CLM And, state agency leaders and Commissioners from: Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services, MA Department of Children and Families, Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH), Massachusetts Department of Youth Services, Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, and Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate Special thanks to Alison Mengel, LICSW of 18 Degrees Family Services for Western Massachusetts for discussing with me the importance of honest conversations with caretakers vs. misguided "protection" of withholding information. You can find the recap with pictures in CLM’s member portal: https://lnkd.in/eXzS4yhY
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Federal Senate Advocacy: Title IV-B On September 18th, by a vote of 405-10, the U.S. House approved the Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act (H.R. 9076) to reauthorize and reform Title IV-B of the Social Security Act, a key federal child welfare law. Now, we call on the Senate to pass the bill. If you would like, please fill out this Senate Advocacy letter sign on form by 10/18: https://loom.ly/D84yOZQ
Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act Sign-On
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Happy #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth! This September, we recognize and celebrate the critical role a stable and diverse workforce plays in the success of the #childwelfare system. The strength and dedication of child welfare professionals directly impact the quality of services and supports that families receive, helping them to thrive and achieve better outcomes. Click the link below to view resources on: ✔️ Recruitment and Retention ✔️ Change Management and Implementation Science ✔️ Building a Diverse Workforce ✔️ Title IV-E University-Agency Partnerships ✔️ Supervision 👉 Workforce resources: https://loom.ly/bU-M5V0 #mapoli Child Welfare Information Gateway
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Preventing child homelessness must remain a core priority for Massachusetts. We need sustainable solutions to ensure we live up to the original purpose of the state's right-to-shelter law established in 1983, specifically to prevent children from experiencing homelessness. Read our position here https://loom.ly/vEpkBp0 #rightoshelter #mapoli
Preventing child homelessness must remain a core priority for Massachusetts - Children's League of Massachusetts
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We are #hiring! We're seeking a Communications and Public Policy Specialist to join our team at the Children's League of Massachusetts! 👉 Apply today: https://loom.ly/WA3Elrc This critical role helps CLM amplify the great work of our members, influence child welfare policy, and connect with like-minded partners! Please share this job posting with your networks to spread the word! #mapoli #nonprofitcareers #hiring #jobalert