Gov. Mills signs bill to establish Office of the Child Advocate

AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill to establish an independent Office of the Child Advocate.

This will create an independent state agency with jurisdiction over all children’s services in the state.

This office will do a number of things, including receive and investigate complaints and advise the governor and the Legislature on the best interests of children in Maine.

Mills signed the bill Thursday, and it will officially become law in July.