Patrick still confident in DCF commissioner

Patrick still confident in DCF commissioner

Gov. Deval Patrick says the failure of the Department of Families and Children to keep track of a 5-year-old Fitchburg boy was inexcusable, but has provided the state with an opportunity to re-examine the agency.

• Patrick Says Changes Coming To DCF
• Cashman: Patrick needs 
to take charge in DCF crisis
• Missed visits, misleading reports cited after DCF probe of Oliver case