Starting May 1, resident and migrant families will have to prove they're applying for work, housing, or other programs that would make them fully independent to remain in housing.
Massachusetts has seen a dramatic increase in the number of immigrants moving to the state and local officials say it is straining the state's safety net. While each person has their own story, experts say there are consistent patterns in the path here and the motivations.
State-funded shelters in Mass reach new record: nearly 5,000 families nepm.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nepm.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Medical system in Mass seeing a significant increase in asylum-seeking families wbur.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wbur.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.