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Massachusetts' child welfare system is getting a change in leadership

Massachusetts' child welfare system is getting a change in leadership

The Massachusetts child welfare system is looking at a huge leadership change across its ranks with several key leaders stepping down this year. Advocates and former foster kids in the state see it as an opportunity to overhaul the overburdened system that impacts the lives of more than 86,000 children and adults across the state.

The Common · WBUR

February 27, 202410m 2s

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The Massachusetts child welfare system is looking at a huge leadership change across its ranks with several key leaders stepping down this year. Advocates and former foster kids in the state see it as an opportunity to overhaul the overburdened system that impacts the lives of more than 86,000 children and adults across the state.

Boston Globe Reporter Jason Laughlin joins The Common to break down the calls for change and what’s behind them.

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