A communication from the Department of Children and Families (see Sections 7(e), 23, 24 and 25 of Chapter 18B of the General Laws; Sections 23(f), 23(h), 39½ and 51D of Chapter 119 of the General Laws and item 4800-0015 contained in Section 2 of Chapter 140 of the Acts of 2024) submitting an annual report for fiscal year 2025

This bill serves as a communication from the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families to submit its annual report for fiscal year 2025. The document provides statistical data regarding child welfare services, including age demographics, sibling placement rates, and educational outcomes for youth in care. It does not propose new legislation or policy changes but rather presents required reporting information under existing state laws.