Mossaides named state’s new Child Advocate

Written by Colin A. Young STATE HOUSE — As his administration works to address persistent problems at the agency charged with protecting children from abuse and neglect, Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday named Cambridge Family and Children's Service Executive Director Maria Mossaides as state's next Child Advocate, an independent office with a charge to improve the safety and well-being of children.

Written by Colin A. Young STATE HOUSE — As his administration works to address persistent problems at the agency charged with protecting children from abuse and neglect, Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday named Cambridge Family and Children's Service Executive Director Maria Mossaides as state's next Child Advocate, an independent office with a charge to improve the safety and well-being of children.…