Massachusetts H216 aims to enhance emergency housing assistance for children and families experiencing homelessness.
Massachusetts H216 amends the emergency housing assistance program to extend benefits for families with children and pregnant women experiencing homelessness. The bill mandates that families receive at least 90 days of emergency housing assistance and prohibits terminations based on asset amounts. It establishes an ombudsperson unit within the executive office of housing and livable communities to mediate between families and the housing programs.
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