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Massachusetts Chapter: Foster Care Alumni of America

The Mission of the Massachusetts Chapter of Foster Care Alumni of America is to make the greatest impact possible for alumni by forging new pathways...

508-263-0021

MA.Chapter@fostercarealumni.org

https://fcaama.wordpress.com/leadership/

Ombudsman (Complaints)

Office of the Child Advocate - Massachusetts

Ombudsman is a Swedish word that means "representative" or "agent." Ombudsman or Child Advocates, as they are also called, were established within...

(617) 979-8374

childadvocate@mass.gov

https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-the-child-advocate

Youth or Alumni Group

Leadership Opportunity

Massachusetts: Treehouse HEROS Program

https://www.treehousefoundation.net/what-we-do/our-programs/heroes-youth-leadership.html/title/what-is-the-purpose-or-mission-of-heroes- Change –...

413-527-7966

Info@refca.net

https://www.treehousefoundation.net/

Ombudsman (Complaints)

Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate

The role of the Office of the Ombudsman is to: Respond to inquiries or issues of clients, foster and adoptive parents, advocates, legislators, and...

(617) 748-2444

http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/dcf/dcf-ombudsman.html

Independent Living Program

Massachusetts Independent Living Program

Independent Living (IL) Programs help current and former foster youth reach their independent living goals, providing services for education...

(617) 748-2231

maureen.messeder@state.ma.us

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Consider speaking with a foster parent, caseworker, an Independent Living Provider, your Attorney (or CASA or GAL), your school counselor, a therapist, or church pastor. You can also contact FosterClub by clicking the talk icon in the lower right corner.

When it is safe to do so, contact your caseworker first. If you do not receive a response within 3 business days, you could contact the Manager at the branch where your caseworker works. Finally, you could contact your State's Ombudsman. Check out our Youth Guide to Complaints.