Basic Public Benefits Advocacy Training Series: 2020-2021 Dates Announced
Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE) present a series of trainings every year for legal, social, health services, and community advocates who assist low- and moderate-income individuals and families. Each session includes substantive materials and is led by expert advocates from legal services programs throughout the state.
The 2020-2021 series covers 13 different topics (see below).
Location:
Online
Tuition:
Tuition for Legal Services Staff, Social Services/Health Services/Community and Non-Lawyer Advocates: $35.00 per person per session.
Tuition for All Others: $125/person/session.
Sessions - go to www.MCLE.org to register:
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Note: When registering on MCLE website, be sure to select your program fee “Category” in the drop down menu. Click “Update” for adjusted course fee.
Assisting Families Experiencing Homelessness: Emergency Assistance Shelter & Benefits
- Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
CORI: Basics of the New Criminal Justice Reform Law
- Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm
SSI & SSDI Basics
- Tuesday, November 3, 2020, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tenants' Rights
- Tuesday, January 26, 2021, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
SNAP/Food Stamps 101 Advocacy
- Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Utilities Advocacy for Low-income Households in Massachusetts
- Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Overview of the TAFDC Program - Massachusetts’ Cash Assistance Program for Families
- Friday, February 12, 2021, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Health Care Access Programs in Mass.
- Thursday, February 25, 2021, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Income Maximization for the Working Poor
- Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 9:15 am - 3:00 pm
Unemployment Insurance
- Thursday, March 11, 2021, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Immigrants & Public Benefits
- Thursday April 8, 2021, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
State and Federal Veterans Benefits
- Thursday, April 22, 2021, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Elder Benefits Programs
- Wednesday, May 5, 2021, 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
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