Application for Emergency Shelter Services
Effective Mar 27, 2026Mass. Register #1570MGL c. 18B, §§ 2, 3, 4, 7, 15, 21 MGL c. 28A, § 6(c) MGL c. 71B MGL c. 119, §§ 23, 23G, 36, 39E through J, 51A through F, Appendix MGL c. 210Massachusetts Department of Children & Families
Clients may apply for emergency shelter services in the following manner:
- (1) by applying directly to the Department;
- (2) by applying directly to an emergency shelter service provider under contract with the Department; or
- (3) by applying to another agency, which may refer the client to the Department or to an emergency shelter service provider under contract with the Department.