Establishes the Office of the Child Advocate as an independent agency to oversee children's services.

The bill establishes the Office of the Child Advocate as an independent agency to oversee all children's services delivered or arranged by the State. The Child Advocate has authority to receive complaints, access information, investigate, and make recommendations to improve services. The office is tasked with ensuring children receive timely, safe, and effective services, and that their best interests are protected. The Child Advocate can investigate critical incidents involving children and may publicly disclose findings if the health, safety, or welfare of children is at risk.

Establishes the Office of the Child Advocate as an independent agency to oversee children's services.

The bill establishes the Office of the Child Advocate as an independent agency to oversee all children's services delivered or arranged by the State. The Child Advocate has authority to receive complaints, access information, investigate, and make recommendations to improve services. The office is tasked with ensuring children receive timely, safe, and effective services, and that their best interests are protected. The Child Advocate can investigate critical incidents involving children and may publicly disclose findings if the health, safety, or welfare of children is at risk.