THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JunE 9, 2023 Page 11 DiDomenico sponsors children’s mental health event at State House State Senator Sal DiDomenico spoke alongside Baker Center experts. State Senator Sal DiDomenico standing with The Baker Center for Children and Families staff S tate Senator Sal DiDomenico was the Legislative sponsor and spoke at The Baker Center for Children and Families’ May 9 legislative briefing on their new policy report, “Mental Health and Schools: Best Practices to Support Our Students.” The policy forum and report offered nonbiased, evidence-based information to support policymaking and budgetary efforts. Senator DiDomenico is a longtime supporter of increasing funding for mental health services in our schools and for all Massachusetts residents. “Mental Health Awareness Month is a great time to identify actionable strategies to support our students in the ‘new normal,’ and discuss the important role of schools in addressing children’s mental health needs. I am proud to work with great organizations like the Baker Center to advocate for more mental health funding across our state,” said Senator DiDomenico. 9
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