Policy Team Update

Last month, we talked about the last 5 years in Children's Mental Healthcare reforms in MA. This month, we're talking about what you can do to support children's mental health at the state level!

Juvenile Justice Bills

An Act regarding the use of aversive therapy- Bill H.180

Bill Language

Facts & More Info

Petition & Protest/ Hill Day

School Related Bills

An Act relative to MassHealth reimbursement to schools- S.794

Bill Language

An Act relative to mental health education- S.240

Bill Language

An Act relative to juvenile fees, fines, and restitution- Bill S.1005

Bill Language

Fact Sheet

Raise The Age / An Act to promote public safety and better outcomes for young adults

Bill Language

Fact Sheet

An Act updating bail procedures for justiceinvolved youth- H.1494/S.993

Bill Language

What Can I Do?

Learn More About Children’s Mental Health Advocacy and Legislation!

Contact your State Senator and Representative

Ask them to support the bills that are important to you and your family, or thank them for their support!

Stay Informed: subscribe to organizations who report out on legislative updates, like PPAL!

Learn how the Massachusetts Legislature works!

Answer PPAL's Question of the Month

Attend PPAL’s workshop The Ripple

Effect: Using Family Experience to Inform and Influence Policy Change

Participate in Children’s Mental Health Week– May 7-13 2023

Register for PPAL’s Conference on May 19th to learn more about legislative advocacy, with a workshop by the Children’s Mental Health Campaign

Multicultural Outreach Updates

PPAL’s Multicultural Outreach Team has been working hard to make connections in diverse communities around Massachusetts. In the past month, PPAL Multicultural Outreach Coordinator Johana connected with our Asian communities through direct outreach to local businesses around Boston. She also connected to the Bolivian community through dance groups! PPAL is always looking to talk about mental health acceptance and advocacy and to continue to reach families who may benefit from peer to peer support navigating the children’s behavioral health maze!

Would you like PPAL to connect with your community or organization? Request a workshop, or reach out directly to us at Info@PPAL.net!

Upcoming Workshops:

In Spanish & English Your Well-Being Matte Let’s Talk About It!

June 3, 2023 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Learn More and Regist

Spanish Language Workshop: Transition and Post Secondary Options

More Information Coming Soon!

PPALISHIRINGA MULTICULTURAL OUTREACH SPECIALIST!

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Juvenile Justice Team Updates

In April, PPAL had the opportunity to present at the monthly Family Exchange: Peer Networking for Family Leaders who Foster and Support Family Engagement hosted by The National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child, Youth, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC).

Meri Viano, PPAL's Associate Director, presented “Put On Your Seat BeltIt Is Not What You Expect: Life In The Seat Of Courts, Probation And Arrests From A Mom And Grandmother” to an engaged virtual crowd!