Helpful State and National Agencies Links
Helpful State and National Agencies Links
DISCLAIMER
All agencies, organizations and links provided below are intended to be correct, complete and up to date, although there is no guarantee. This listing does not constitute a referral, endorsement or recommendation. Any opinions, advice, statements, services, offers of information or content expressed or made available are those of the respective websites and do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office or the Northwestern District’s Child Advocacy Center.
• Massachusetts Department of Children and Families
State agency responsible for responding to and investigation allegations of child abuse and neglect.
• Massachusetts Children’s Alliance
Promoting a safe and respectful environment for children in the state of Massachusetts
• National Children’s Alliance
Helping communities respond to child abuse effectively
• National Children’s Advocacy Center
Working for excellence in child abuse response through service, education and leadership.
• Department of Developmental Services (Formerly known as the Department of Mental Retardation)
Facilitates community involvement opportunities for those with intellectual disabilities in the state of Massachusetts.
• Massachusetts Children’s Trust Fund
Assisting families in creating health environments for their families
• Massachusetts Citizens for Children
Work to improve the lives of children in need through advocacy
• Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Working to protect the rights and well-being of children and families
• Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Provides community based support to those in need of mental health services throughout Massachusetts
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Information on the issues of missing or sexually exploited children
Preventing child sexual abuse through community mobilization
Child protection and abuse prevention information
Raising awareness in the fight against child abuse, working to prevent abuse