Massachusetts should look to other states for guidance in reforming the state’s child protection system. That’s according to a new report released Thursday by the Boston Foundation. The report makes five broad recommendations for the state’s Department of Children and Families. DCF came under scrutiny over the past year after the disappearance of a boy from Fitchburg whose family was under the agency’s supervision. The report recommends bringing in strong leadership, continually training staff, and paying more attention to the individual needs of each family. DCF’s interim director Erin Deveney, who took over after the previous director resigned, says the department is already doing much of the work the report recommends.
Friday, September 12, 2014
DCF Head Says New Report Is An ‘Affirmation’
DCF Head Says New Report Is An ‘Affirmation’
Massachusetts should look to other states for guidance in reforming the state’s child protection system. That’s according to a new report released Thursday by the Boston Foundation. The report makes five broad recommendations for the state’s Department of Children and Families. DCF came under scrutiny over the past year after the disappearance of a boy from Fitchburg whose family was under the agency’s supervision. The report recommends bringing in strong leadership, continually training staff, and paying more attention to the individual needs of each family. DCF’s interim director Erin Deveney, who took over after the previous director resigned, says the department is already doing much of the work the report recommends.
Massachusetts should look to other states for guidance in reforming the state’s child protection system. That’s according to a new report released Thursday by the Boston Foundation. The report makes five broad recommendations for the state’s Department of Children and Families. DCF came under scrutiny over the past year after the disappearance of a boy from Fitchburg whose family was under the agency’s supervision. The report recommends bringing in strong leadership, continually training staff, and paying more attention to the individual needs of each family. DCF’s interim director Erin Deveney, who took over after the previous director resigned, says the department is already doing much of the work the report recommends.
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