BOSTON (WWLP) – The Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) released a detailed report Tuesday analyzing data from Fiscal Years 2019 through 2025.
The 1,750 reports and complaint line inquiries in FY25 represent the highest total volume in the OCA’s history. This includes 993 complaint line inquiries, an 87% increase from FY24 and a 203% increase since FY20.
The OCA says that this increase indicates broader public awareness and a rising demand for assistance navigating state systems. It also points to shifts in harm experienced by children across Massachusetts…