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flag Maine legislature advances bill for independent Office of Child Advocate.

flag Maine's legislature is advancing a bill to create a new independent Office of the Child Advocate to replace the current child welfare ombudsman program. flag If approved, the office would investigate complaints from children under 18 in state custody and conduct systemwide reviews. flag The legislation aims to improve oversight amid concerns about high caseloads and delays, with the governor's nominee requiring Senate confirmation by July 2027.

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