Product Description

Available in-person at MCLE's Conference Center and via live webcast.

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 noncitizen eligibility/public charge.

Materials include PowerPoints handouts and other resources. If the rules are no longer in flux because of COVID-19, an updated TAFDC Advocacy Guide: An Advocate’s Guide will also be provided. The 2022 edition is available free at https://www.masslegalservices.org/TAFDCAdvocacyGuide.

Agenda & Materials

• 9:30am - 9:35am

  Welcome and Introduction

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  Betsy Gwin, Esq., MLRI , Boston
  
• 9:35am - 10:35am

  Overview of the TAFDC Program

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  Lizbeth A. Ginsburg, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  Lisa Bradley, Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  
• 10:35am - 10:45am

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 10:45am - 11:45am

  Overview of the TAFDC Program: Child Care

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• 11:45am - 12:30pm

  Lunch (on your own)
• 12:30pm - 1:15pm

  TAFDC- Practical Tips

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  Lizbeth A. Ginsburg, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  Lisa Bradley, Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  
• 1:15pm - 2:15pm

  Overview of the TAFDC Program: Immigrant Eligibility

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  Naomi A. Meyer, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  
• 2:15pm - 2:30pm

  Overview of the TAFDC Program: Opportunities for Reform

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  Betsy Gwin, Esq., MLRI , Boston
  

Please Note

MCLE on demand programs are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only through a link included on the on demand program page.

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