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Committee unanimously supports proposals from Sens. Claxton, Curry to reform and strengthen Maine’s child welfare system

Committee unanimously supports proposals from Sens. Claxton, Curry to reform and strengthen Maine’s child welfare system

Posted: February 24, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Health and Humans Services Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, to...

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Sen. Curry introduces bill to bolster child welfare services in Maine

Sen. Curry introduces bill to bolster child welfare services in Maine

Posted: February 17, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduces a bill to improve Maine’s child welfare system. LD 1755, “An Act To Enhance the...

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Sen. Curry requests Government Oversight Investigation into the Department of Health and Human Services

Sen. Curry requests Government Oversight Investigation into the Department of Health and Human Services

Posted: July 09, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Friday, July 9, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, submitted a request for the Government Oversight Committee to investigate the Department...

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Chairs of Health and Human Services Committee release joint statement on recent child deaths in Maine

Chairs of Health and Human Services Committee release joint statement on recent child deaths in Maine

Posted: June 25, 2021

AUGUSTA – In response to the deaths of four young children in the past month and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ announcement...

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RADIO ADDRESS: We need to do more to make sure children in harmful situations don’t fall through the cracks.

RADIO ADDRESS: We need to do more to make sure children in harmful situations don’t fall through the cracks.

Posted: August 24, 2018

Hello, this is Senator Bill Diamond of  Windham. And I have an important message for you.   If there is anything that we have learned...

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Radio Address: If we are going protect Maine children, we need a functioning child protection system.

Radio Address: If we are going protect Maine children, we need a functioning child protection system.

Posted: August 09, 2018

All Maine children deserve to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, free of violence. The tragic deaths of Kendall Chick and Marissa...

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