Emergency Assistance (EA) Family Shelter Resources and Data

Resources and data on the Emergency Assistance family shelter program can be found below. For documents in different languages, see the bottom of the page. Click here to learn who is eligible for EA and how you can apply.

There are a several forms, regulations and data associated with the Emergency Assistance (EA) Program for our business partners and constituents.

Emergency Assistance Regulations, Statutes and Notices

• Emergency Assistance Regulation 760 CMR 67.00
• Housing Stabilization Governing Statute G.L. c. 23B, section 30(F)
• Housing Stabilization Notices

Emergency Assistance Placement Data

Number of Families in EA Shelters and Hotels/Motels - Daily Data 

• Updated Daily - Emergency Assistance Placement Data
• Emergency Assistance Caseload Data

Quarterly Emergency Assistance Legislative Reports

 

• FY2022 Q1 EA Report
• FY2021 Q4 EA Report
• FY2021 Q3 EA Report
• FY2021 Q2 EA Report
• FY2021 Q1 EA Report

Emergency Assistance Uniform Shelter Program Rules, Guidelines and Forms

Summary of EA Uniform Shelter Program Rules	English	Amharic	Arabic	Haitian	Portuguese	Somali	Spanish
EA Uniform Shelter Program Rules	English	Amharic	Arabic	Haitian	Portuguese	Somali	Spanish
Babysitting Guidelines	English	Amharic	Arabic	Haitian	Portuguese	Somali	Spanish
Babysitting Request Forms	English	Amharic	Arabic	Haitian	Portuguese	Somali	Spanish
Overnight Request Forms	English	Amharic	Arabic	Haitian	Portuguese	Somali	Spanish

Complaint form

English

Arabic

Kriolu ( Cape Verdean Creole)

Kreyòl ayisyen (Haitian Creole)

Português (Portuguese)

Español (Spanish)

Memorandum Of Understanding between DCF and DHCD regarding family reunification in shelter

Please note, this process can ONLY be initiated by the Department of Children and Family (DCF) Director of Area (DOA). If you wish to start this process, please have your DCF worker contact their DOA.

Memorandum Of Understanding

Language Assistance for Staff

Language Assistance