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OCA-Led Commissions, Programs, and Initiatives

Since the agency’s inception, additional statutory mandates have been created which charge the OCA with chairing several state commissions. The OCA has also taken on key initiatives and implemented programs that explore innovative ways to help children.

OCA-Led Commissions

Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board  Childhood Trauma Task Force (CTTF)  Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Advisory Council (co-led with the Children’s Trust)  Previous Commissions 

OCA Programs & Initiatives

Center on Child Wellbeing and Trauma (CCWT)  Interactive Juvenile Justice System Data Website  Massachusetts Youth Diversion Program (MYDP)  Mandated Reporter Training  Transition Aged Youth Housing Stability and Support Program (HSSP)  Interagency Residential Schools Working Group  Handhold MA Interactive Website 

Address

Our office is currently not open to the public for in-person meetings. Please contact us by phone or email. Thank you.
One Ashburton Place, 11th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
Directions

Phone

Complaint Line Call Office of the Child Advocate, Complaint Line at (617) 979-8360
Main Office Call Office of the Child Advocate, Main Office at (617) 979-8374
Toll Free Call Office of the Child Advocate, Toll Free at (866) 790-3690

For all OCA phone lines hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed on State and Federal holidays)

Online

Email Office of the Child Advocate at childadvocate@mass.gov
Online Complaint Form
Press Contact Email Office of the Child Advocate at Ari.Fertig@mass.gov
Public Records Requests Email Office of the Child Advocate at childadvocate@mass.gov

Fax

(617) 979-8379

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