Massachusetts S131 aims to assure quality foster care by establishing collective bargaining rights for foster parents.

Massachusetts S131 establishes collective bargaining rights for foster parents, ensuring they can negotiate with the Department of Children and Families over matters such as service plans, dispute resolution, and reimbursements. The bill defines "Foster Parent" and outlines the scope of collective bargaining, which includes training, recruitment, and payment rates. It also clarifies that foster parents are not eligible for state employee benefits and prohibits strikes or work stoppages. The bill emphasizes the importance of quality foster care through cooperative efforts with foster parents.

Massachusetts S131 aims to assure quality foster care by establishing collective bargaining rights for foster parents.

Massachusetts S131 establishes collective bargaining rights for foster parents, ensuring they can negotiate with the Department of Children and Families over matters such as service plans, dispute resolution, and reimbursements. The bill defines "Foster Parent" and outlines the scope of collective bargaining, which includes training, recruitment, and payment rates. It also clarifies that foster parents are not eligible for state employee benefits and prohibits strikes or work stoppages. The bill emphasizes the importance of quality foster care through cooperative efforts with foster parents.