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Foster Care & Adoption in Massachusetts

WEBIn the Western region, DCF offices are located in Springfield, Holyoke, Greenfield, and Pittsfield. Over the last fifteen years, the number of children in foster care statewide has …

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Claiming a Foster Child on Your Taxes

WEBAll Our Kids is committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex …

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MA Foster Care Statistics

WEBOver the last 15 years, the total number of children in foster care across the state has fluctuated from a high of 10,162 (in 2003), to a low of 7,302 (in 2012). As of last …

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Behavioral Health

WEBBehavioral Health Behavioral and mental health supports are uniquely important for our children and families, who have experienced trauma, stress, and loss. Additionally, …

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Your Role as a Foster Parent: Six Things to Know

WEB5. Respect a Child’s Birth Family. Among the most important things we do as foster parents is to honor and respect the history of a child before they came to our family. Although …

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Foster Care Resource & Support Hub

WEBWelcome to the Foster Care Resource & Support Hub Supporting you in your role as a foster or adoptive parent. Information & Resources Information and resources to support …

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Supports Available for Foster Families in Western MA

WEBThe amount of payment depends of the child’s age, and is currently between $25 and $30 daily. It is paid twice a month (not every two weeks, so sometimes there are three weeks …

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DCF Medical Social Worker

WEBThe Department of Children and Families has 29 Area Office Medical Social Workers, one per area office. This role was created in 2016 and is a resource for DCF offices and for …

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WillPower Foundation

WEBThe WillPower Foundation provides financial support that empowers Western Massachusetts families and individuals with different abilities to meet their unique needs. …

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Post-Adoption Subsidy

WEBOne day DCF will graduate to online systems rather than paper and postal mail, but until then, don't panic, and contact the Subsidy Unit to ensure your status is fine. …

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WEBAll Our Kids is committed to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex …

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DCF Foster Parents as Informal Child Care Provider (FPICC) …

WEBThe FPICC service is authorized on a daily basis or for up to 5 days at a time. DCF staff will provide transportation. Foster parents will be paid $45 per day per …

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Medical Plan for ICPC Placement

WEBMedical Plan for ICPC Placement The Public Consulting Group will help DCF staff to determine the Title IV-E Eligibility of a child. If a child is IV-E eligible and will be placed …

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Behavioral Health Help Line Frequently Asked Questions

WEBBHHL FAQs Page 1 of 2 Behavioral Health Help Line Frequently Asked Questions What is the Behavioral Health Help Line? The Behavioral Health Help Line (BHHL) connects …

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