Massachusetts S142 mandates bias-free child removal reviews by removing demographic data from case files.

Massachusetts S142 requires the Department of Children and Families to establish a Bias-Free Case Review Team in each area office. These teams must screen all emergency child removals by reviewing case files stripped of demographic and identifying information. The removed data includes the child's and parents' names, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, religious beliefs, political affiliations, marital status, income level, and geographic location. The teams must present evidence of safety factors, family strengths, and supportive interventions.

Massachusetts S142 mandates bias-free child removal reviews by removing demographic data from case files.

Massachusetts S142 requires the Department of Children and Families to establish a Bias-Free Case Review Team in each area office. These teams must screen all emergency child removals by reviewing case files stripped of demographic and identifying information. The removed data includes the child's and parents' names, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, religious beliefs, political affiliations, marital status, income level, and geographic location. The teams must present evidence of safety factors, family strengths, and supportive interventions.