Patrick Administration Proposes Changes to Emergency Shelter Eligibility (MCH) - February 2, 2009

On January 28, 2009, the Patrick Administration notified the Legislature of an anticipated budget deficit in line item 4403-2120, the Emergency Assistance (EA) Family Shelter and Services account. As a result, the administration has proposed eight changes to the Emergency Assistance Family Shelter & Services program’s eligibility and termination rules. The proposed changes will reduce eligibility and expand the grounds for shelter termination.

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