Domestic Violence
You may also want to check the Domestic Violence category at http://www.masslegalservices.org/cat/2138 for relevant materials.Resources in this Category
Title  | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 | Field Op 2005-22: Battered Immigrant Eligibility for Food Stamps and TANF benefits This is very comprehensive guidance designed to advise DTA workers on how to handle applications from battered non-citizens and their children. DTA drafted this guidance with the extensive input from MLRI and Greater Boston Legal Services. Also attached is an MLRI summary of important points regarding battered noncitizen eligibility. | 6/27/2005 | |
| | FYI: TAFDC and FS Eligibility for Battered Noncitizens Immigrants do NOT have to self-petition under VAWA to be eligible for benefits as a battered noncitizen. If the person immigrated through a spouse or parent and are battered, they are eligible. The FYI explains how to figure out if an immigrant has any of the qualifying immigration statuses. | 6/23/2007 | |
| | Hotline Focus - 6/07 Battered noncitizens: verifying status for TAFDC and Food Stamps; eligibility for Food Stamps. | 6/1/2007 | |
