An Act to Create a Separate Department of Child and Family Services

This bill establishes a new Department of Child and Family Services in Maine, separating these responsibilities from the Department of Health and Human Services. The new department will be a cabinet-level agency responsible for child welfare, children's behavioral health, and early childhood services, led by a Commissioner appointed by the Governor. This change aims to create a more focused and efficient system for providing services to children and families, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.

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