… said Simmonds. “They will raise them, but without the kinds of socio-economic support - paid parental leave, a robust childcare system, etc., -without adequate … in Massachusetts is a very collaborative and collegial,” said Simmonds. “We have support from the large health systems and the Department of Public Health, so people … said Simmonds. “They will raise them, but without the kinds of socio-economic support - paid parental leave, a robust childcare system, etc., -without adequate …