A communication from the Office of the Child Advocate (see Section 10 of Chapter 18C of the General Laws) submitting its annual data report for fiscal year 2025

This bill is a procedural document that formally submits the annual report from the Office of the Child Advocate for fiscal year 2025 to the Massachusetts legislature. It does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves to provide the state with a statistical overview of child welfare activities, including data on abuse reports, investigations, and critical incidents. The document details the number of cases reviewed by the Office of the Child Advocate and highlights trends in how the state monitors the safety of children in foster care and other state custody. By placing this report on file, the bill ensures that the public and lawmakers have access to the agency's findings regarding child protection efforts for the year.