Welcome to the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA)

The goal of the OCA is to ensure that every child involved with state agencies in Massachusetts is protected from harm and receives quality services. We are here to listen to the problems you encounter and identify resources and strategies that can help. We also work with legislators, social workers, doctors, administrators, and other professionals to improve services to children and families.

We invite you to explore this website to learn more about the responsibilities of the OCA . You can contact us to share your concerns or to give us feedback about your experience.


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    May is National Foster Care Month

    This May, we renew our commitment to support the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families involved with the child welfare system.

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    Children's Mental Health Matters!

    Children and youth with mental health challenges and their families deserve access to services and supports that are family-driven, youth-guided and culturally appropriate.

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    Foster Children and Medications

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