Mass. expands services for homeless families, opening intake center and shelter at Joint Base Cape Cod

By Gabrielle Emanuel and State House News Service — WBUR

Governor Maura Healey speaks to people gathered in front of the Massachusetts State House. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

The Healey administration announced Friday it will open an intake center in Allston for families, particularly immigrants, experiencing homelessness, where they could be directed to temporary stays in townhouses at Joint Base Cape Cod.

Dubbed a Family Welcome Center situated at the Brazilian Worker Center, people can seek support to access essential supplies, services and transportation to shelter. Healey will activate up to 50 Massachusetts National Guard members to support local and state authorities at the base, the governor’s office said.

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Source – WBUR