This training is for legal services advocates, lawyers in private practice, social and health services workers, and community activists who want to learn about TAFDC (Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children) - the cash assistance program for families. The training provides an overview of program rules and eligibility, as well as information about recent policy and practice changes. The training will also cover applying for and keeping TAFDC benefits, and protections for specific populations including people with disabilities, people dealing with domestic violence, and people with limited English proficiency. In the afternoon, there will be breakout sessions on child care and non-citizen eligibility/public charge. Materials will include PowerPoint handouts and other resources. If the rules are no longer in flux because of COVID-19, we will also provide an updated TAFDC Advocacy Guide: An Advocate's Guide to the Massachusetts Welfare Rules for Families.
Course Content
9:30 am - 9:45 am- Welcome and Introduction
- Betsy Gwin, Esq., MLRI, Boston
- Overview of the TAFDC program & changes during COVID
- Lisa Bradley, Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
- Lizbeth A. Ginsburg, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
- Help for the families who haven't gotten the new Child Tax Credits
- Hart Ayoob, Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
- Lunch (on your own)
- MLRI: Overview of the TAFDC Program, Massachusetts Cash Assistance Program for Families: Immigration Eligibility
- Naomi A. Meyer, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
- MLRI: Overview of the TAFDC Program, Massachusetts Cash Assistance Program for Families: Child Care
- Sarah R. Levy, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
- Please Note
- MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
- There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
Speakers
Faculty- Hart Ayoob, Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
- Lisa Bradley, Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
- Lizbeth A. Ginsburg, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
- Betsy Gwin, Esq., MLRI, Boston
- Sarah R. Levy, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
- Naomi A. Meyer, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services, Boston
