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News  September 2026 Newsletter

9/16/2026
  • Office of the Child Advocate

The OCA September 2026 Newsletter is out! It features information about the Massachusetts Legislature's passage of An Act enhancing child welfare protections (now known as Chapter 179), the OCA's youth engagement efforts, the OCA's discussion with More Than Words, and more! 

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  • Office of the Child Advocate

    The Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) is an independent executive branch agency with oversight and ombudsperson responsibilities, established by the Massachusetts Legislature in 2008.

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