Massachusetts § 68B - Special foster homes; detention homes; alternate placements of child
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 68B — Special foster homes; detention homes; alternate placements of child, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 68B. Special foster homes; detention homes; alternate placements of child
Section 68B. The department of youth services may use or provide special foster homes and places of temporary custody commonly referred to as detention homes, at various places in the commonwealth which shall be completely separate from any police station, town lockup or jail, and which shall be used solely for the temporary care, custody and study of children committed to the care of the department of youth services. Nothing in this section shall prevent the department from using or providing alternative placements and employing alternative measures which, in its discretion, will reasonably assure the appearance of the children before the court.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 68B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 68B cover?
Section 68B ("Special foster homes; detention homes; alternate placements of child") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 68B?
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