Links to State and Tribal Child Welfare Law and Policy - Massachusetts

STATUTES

Website: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws 

Citations:

• Adoption: part II, title III, chapter 210
• Child protection: part I, title XVII, chapter 119 (§§ 51A–51H)
• Child welfare: part I, title XVII, chapter 119 (§§ 21–23, 26, 26C, 29C–33, 39–39M)
• Guardianship: part II, title II, chapter 190B, article V

REGULATION/ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

Website: https://www.mass.gov/guides/code-of-massachusetts-regulations-cmr-by-number#-100-199-cmr-

Note:

For regulations regarding substitute care, adoption, and guardianship, click on '110 CMR 7.'

AGENCY POLICIES

Website: https://www.mass.gov/lists/review-dcf-policies

OTHER RESOURCES

Tribal code:

• Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, Laws and Policies
  • 2018-ORD-013 Amended and Restated Child and Family Ordinance
  • 2018-ORD-008 Tribal Law and Order Ordinance

Massachusetts Rules of Court