Product Description

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. Child care and immigration topics will also be covered. 

Materials include PowerPoints handouts and other resources. An updated TAFDC Advocacy Guide: An Advocate’s Guide will also be provided. The December 2019 edition is available free at www.masslegalservices.org/TAFDCAdvocacyGuide. 

Agenda & Materials

• 9:30am – 9:35am

  Welcome and Introduction

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

  Overview of the TAFDC Program

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

  Break
• 10:45am – 11:45am

  TAFDC- Practical Tips

  Lizbeth A. Ginsburg, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  Lisa Bradley, Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  
• 11:45am – 12:30pm

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

  Child Care

  Sarah Levy, Esq., South Coastal Counties Legal Services/Brockton , Brockton
  
• 1:30pm – 1:40pm

  Break
• 1:40pm – 2:40pm

  Immigrant Eligibility

  Naomi Meyer, Esq., Greater Boston Legal Services , Boston
  
• 2:40pm – 3:00pm

  Opportunities for Reform

  Betsy Gwin, Esq., MLRI , 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. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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