Foster parent Karen Manna and foster care recruiter Nancy Martinez spoke with Today in Woburn to share their experiences working in #fostercare for #NationalFosterCareMonth. To learn more about becoming a foster parent, watch the video beginning at 13:00: youtube.com/watch?v=GEoVXQ…

A big thank you to Wonderfund MA | Non-profit for Kids, Patriots Foundation, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Old Colony YMCA and Robert Kraft for renovating a home for young adults involved with DCF in Fall River. This home will be a welcoming environment while they build the skills and community supports they need to succeed 🏡

May is #NationalMentalHealthMonth. The Center on Child Wellbeing and Trauma's website has many resources and tools to help your organization to become more trauma-informed and responsive. childwellbeingandtrauma.org

Thank you for having us, Springfield Museums, especially as we raise awareness during #NationalFosterCareMonth!

Hot temperatures expected Saturday and Sunday: • Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle • Recognize & respond to heat-related illnesses • Check on elderly, neighbors, & those at risk • Check with local officials to find cooling centers mass.gov/mema/heat

As we head into Memorial Day Weekend, please keep these tips in mind so everyone stays safe: -Always watch children around water -Install child safety window guards -Never leave children alone in a car For more information and resources, visit: mass.gov/news/summer-sa…

Today the Baker-Polito Administration announced that MA has received federal approval to continue P-EBT food benefits through summer 2022, supporting 500K kids & bringing $200 M of federal funds into the Commonwealth. 🍈🍠🌽Press release: mass.gov/news/massachus… #MaEdu #PEBT

Great news for the health and wellbeing of children across the Commonwealth!

Summer recruitment is in full swing at Lowell's Lelacheur Park. You can catch DCF foster parent recruiters at dozens of community events across #MA. Stop by and say hello! #fosterparenting #FosterMA

100,000 family members served! A big milestone for DCF's 27 Family Resource Centers providing child abuse prevention services across the Commonwealth. Grateful for Mass. Health and Human Services, @UMassChanCWM and all our FRC community partners.

Massachusetts was ranked first overall for child well-being by Annie E. Casey Foundation, the second year in a row that the Commonwealth has topped the nationwide rankings.

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember each of the lives lost to drug overdoses in communities across Massachusetts. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, hope is here: helplinema.org #OverdoseAwarenessDay

Today, our administration announced the launch of a new, comprehensive resource for #SADV survivors and their families to offer information on available supports and services in one accessible, user-friendly location. Read more about the new website: bit.ly/3d5dOZJ

Children who experience adverse childhood experiences improve with increased exposure to positive childhood experiences. The more positive childhood experiences an at-risk child has, the less they will suffer from toxic stress. bit.ly/3fgsMg9 #children #wellbeing #trauma

We are so proud of DCF Medical Director Dr. Linda Sagor! She's the recipient of the American Academy of Pediatrics Lifetime Achievement award for championing quality medical care for #Massachusetts children in #fostercare.

Ever thought about becoming a foster parent? Come chat with DCF staff at the Canton Farmer's Market this Sunday. We'll be at Stall 14! cantonfarmersmarket.org #fostercare

Commissioner Spears was honored to speak at #ABHSalute and for the for the opportunity to show our appreciation for the behavioral health providers who provide critical support to children and families.

Social Worker Bourin You embodies public service in everything he does. "And that list is extraordinary," said Mass. Health and Human Services Sec. Sudders as she presented him with the Cellucci Award for Mentorship & Leadership in state gov't. Comm. Spears and DCF are incredibly proud! #PRP2022

Kicking off National Foster Care Month recruiting foster parents at the MetroWest YMCA. Learn about becoming a foster parent in Massachusetts at mass.gov/foster-care #fostercaremonth

Today we celebrated the adoptions of 120 #Massachusetts children from #fostercare. So honored to have Governor Maura Healey join us for #NationalAdoptionDay at Boston Juvenile Court.