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Policy Updates – 10/22/2026

DHS indefinitely extended TPS for Ukraine and Sudan on Monday; those with protections will retain status for the time being. TPS for these countries was set to expire on October 19, but the agency declined to announce any decision on the future of over 100,000 people impacted, only saying that an announcement “will be made … Continued

Advancing Policy Solutions for Immigrant Mental Health

Immigrant and refugee families in Massachusetts are carrying an enormous weight. Increased enforcement, the loss of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for many families, including many with children who are U.S. citizens, and constant federal policy shifts are taking a real toll on mental health. Meanwhile, people seeking help face long wait times, language gaps, insurance … Continued

TPS for Ukraine and Sudan still valid

TPS for Ukraine and Sudan still valid Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections are still in effect for TPS holders from Ukraine and Sudan. The TPS designation for Ukraine and Sudan was set to expire on October 19, 2026. However, the Trump Administration has not announced whether the designation will be terminated or extended. Until further … Continued

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Health care, social services and domestic violence

MIRA works to ensure immigrant access to healthcare and other human services. This section provides resources for immigrant populations on access to affordable health care, getting help for sexual assault and domestic violence and finding assistance with other human services such as housing and food assistance. These three resources provide information about important assistance available to low-income Massachusetts … Continued
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Obtaining a driver’s license under the Work & Family Mobility Act

First Steps Prepare your documents. Start a learners permit application online and make an appointment with the RMV. At the appointment day or after, do the written test to obtain your learner’s permit. Schedule the road test!   Don’t be fooled by fake RMV websites and people offering overpriced assistance. The entire application process costs … Continued
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Guia de taxas de estudo e apoio financeiro estadual para estudantes e seus pais em Massachusetts

Os estudantes que não possuem documentação em Massachusetts agora podem acessar um auxílio financeiro estadual para pagar as taxas de estudo e custear o ensino superior nas universidades do estado. O objetivo deste guia é ajudá-lo a realizar o processo de inscrição com sucesso.
Community Members Educators Service Providers Portuguese Children & Families education Workforce & economy
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Assistência para Moradia HomeBASE de Massachusetts (February 2024)

HomeBASE oferece assistência habitacional para famílias que se qualificam para Abrigo Familiar de Assistência Emergencial (EA, por sua sigla em inglês). Como parte do programa HomeBASE, você e sua família poderiam ter direito a receber até US$30.000 durante um período de dois anos, com a possibilidade de um terceiro ano de assistência. Veja mais informações … Continued
Community Members Service Providers Portuguese Housing & Benefits
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Asistans pou lojman HomeBASE nan Eta Massachusetts (February 2024)

HomeBASE bay fanmi ki kalifye pou chèltè ijans EA yo yon asistans nan zafè lojman. Nan kad pwogram HomeBASE la, oumenm ak fanmi w gendwa kalifye pou resevwa jiska $30,000 sou yon peryòd dezan, ak posiblite pou jwenn asistans pou yon twazyèm ane tou. Gade plis enfòmasyon isit la.
Community Members Service Providers Haitian Creole Housing & Benefits
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Asistencia para Vivienda HomeBASE de Massachusetts (February 2024)

HomeBASE brinda asistencia para vivienda a las familias que califiquen para el Refugio Familiar de Asistencia de Emergencia (EA, por sus siglas en inglés). Como parte del programa HomeBASE, usted y su familia podrían calificar para recibir hasta $30,000 durante un período de dos años, con la posibilidad de un tercer año de asistencia. Vea … Continued
Community Members Service Providers Spanish Housing & Benefits
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Massachusetts HomeBASE Housing Assistance

HomeBASE provides housing assistance to families who are eligible for EA Emergency Family Shelter. As part of the HomeBASE program, you and your family may be eligible to receive up to $30,000 over a two-year period, with the possibility of a third year of assistance. See our fact sheet in English.
Community Members Service Providers English Housing & Benefits