Establishes a pilot grant program to provide financial assistance to survivors of violence in Massachusetts.
The bill establishes the Flexible Assistance for Survivors (FAS) pilot grant program, administered by the Department of Public Health. The program aims to provide financial assistance to survivors of violence, including those from marginalized communities. Grants are awarded to community-based organizations that serve survivors of violence. The program prioritizes organizations that serve vulnerable survivors, including those who are undocumented, unhoused, or have criminal histories.
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