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Advocates, DCF staff urge dedicated hair‑care funding for children in state custody
Summary
Witnesses, including DCF social workers and NAACP representatives, told the committee that children in state custody — particularly Black children — lack access to routine hair care, which affects hygiene, self‑esteem and school experiences; they asked lawmakers to add a line item allowing hair care and related products for children under DCF care
Boston — Social workers, advocates and NAACP representatives urged the Joint Committee to add a dedicated line item so children in state custody can access hair care and hair products appropriate to their needs, saying the lack of a funding pathway disproportionately affects Black children and undermines self‑esteem and hygiene.
"There is no current pathway for…
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