LeRouge, Linda v. Department of Children and Families (SPR 20260183)

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Francis Galvin, Secretary of the Commonwealth Public Records Division Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records February 2, 2026 SPR26/0183 Steven S. Treat. Esq. Assistant General Counsel Department of Children and Families 1 Ashburton Place, Third Floor Boston, MA 02108 Dear Attorney Treat: I have received the petition of Linda LeRouge appealing the nonresponse of the Department of Children and Families (Department) to a request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, § 10A; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). On December 10, 2025, Ms. LeRouge requested, “a complete copy of [an identified individual’s] DCF Master File including but not limited to: case notes[;] reports[;] assessments[;] correspondence[;] screenings[;] investigations[;] [and] any documents, electronic records, audio, or other materials associated with [an identified individual’s] case[.]” Claiming to not yet have received responsive records, Ms. LeRouge petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR26/0183, was opened as a result. Despite being notified of the opening of this appeal, it remains unclear whether the Department has provided a response. Accordingly, the Department is ordered to provide Ms. LeRouge with a response to her request, provided in a manner consistent with this order, the Public Records Law and its Regulations within ten (10) business days. A copy of any such response must be provided to this office. It is preferable to send an electronic copy of the response to this office at pre@sec.state.ma.us. Ms. LeRouge may appeal the substantive nature of the Department’s response within ninety (90) days. See 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). One Ashburton Place, Room 1719, Boston, Massachusetts 02108 • (617) 727-2832• Fax: (617) 727-5914 sec.state.ma.us/pre • pre@sec.state.ma.us

Steven S. Treat, Esq. SPR26/0183 Page 2 February 2, 2026 Sincerely, Manza Arthur Supervisor of Records cc: Linda LeRouge