Massachusetts H268 seeks to keep siblings together in foster care by prioritizing joint placements.

Massachusetts H268 aims to keep siblings together in foster care by prioritizing joint placements. The bill mandates that the Department of Children and Families (DCF) seek to place siblings together unless it can prove by clear and convincing evidence that a separate placement is in the children's best interests. It requires DCF to make ongoing efforts to remedy any concerns that led to separate placements. The bill also allows siblings placed apart to request a court review of their placement at any time.

Massachusetts H268 seeks to keep siblings together in foster care by prioritizing joint placements.

Massachusetts H268 aims to keep siblings together in foster care by prioritizing joint placements. The bill mandates that the Department of Children and Families (DCF) seek to place siblings together unless it can prove by clear and convincing evidence that a separate placement is in the children's best interests. It requires DCF to make ongoing efforts to remedy any concerns that led to separate placements. The bill also allows siblings placed apart to request a court review of their placement at any time.