This event series is hosted by Family Matters 1st of Boston.
Are you impacted by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and want to transform your pain into purpose by driving change on a larger scale? Are you an advocate for children and families? Are you an attorney, policy expert, or social worker looking to make a difference?
Join Family Matters 1st’s Legislative & Statewide Advocacy Meetings designed to empower families and allies to create real, systemic change.Here’s what we do
Write and Support Bills: Help draft legislation and advocate for family-centered policies.
Prepare Testimony: Learn how to craft powerful, impactful testimony.
Lead Public Education Campaigns: Raise awareness and educate the public on the issues that matter most.
Facilitate Accountability Meetings: Engage directly with attorneys, legislators, and the judicial system to advocate for transparency and reform.
Strategic Planning: Work together to develop long-term strategies for family defense and child welfare reform.
Meetings are held every second Wednesday of the month from 6:00–7:00 PM ET.
To RSVP, email FamilyMattersBoston@gmail.com.