MLRI: Overview of the TAFDC Program, Massachusetts' Cash Assistance Program for Families
Basic Public Benefits Advocacy Training
- Product Number: 2210037RBC
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CLE Credits, earn up to:
4 substantive credits, 0 ethics credits CLE Credit Note -
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Product Description
Product Description
This training, originally scheduled for December 10 or December 17, and now scheduled for February 12 or February 26, 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, eligibility and information about recent changes, including COVID-19 policy adjustments and issues. 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. With so many rules in flux, we are not updating the TAFDC Advocacy Guide: An Advocate's Guide to the Massachusetts Welfare Rules for Families. The December 2019 edition is available free at https://www.masslegalservices.org/TAFDCAdvocacyGuide.
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Agenda
Agenda & Materials
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10:00 am – 10:10 am
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10:10 am – 12:00 pm
Overview of the TAFDC Program & Changes During COVID
on demand video Add to CartLisa Bradley, Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
Lizbeth A. Ginsburg, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch
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1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Immigrant Eligibility,
on demand video Add to CartNaomi A. Meyer, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
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1:45 pm – 2:30 pm
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. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
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