SF3802

SF3802 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

This bill provides a one-time funding support to help families with children experiencing homelessness by funding a grant to a program called New Pathways in Cambridge. The goal is to improve parents’ ability to prepare for and obtain employment, while working toward stable housing and self-sufficiency.

Funding: Allocates $130,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the Workforce Development Fund.
Administration: The grant is to be awarded by the commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Recipient: New Pathways in Cambridge will receive the grant to run the program.
Program activities: The funds may be used to provide:
- Individualized employment preparation
- Resume and job application assistance
- Interview readiness
- Connections to local employers and training programs
Program goals: The programming must help parents overcome barriers to employment while they work toward stable housing and self-sufficiency.
Services included: Case management, family education, and partnerships with community resources to support participants.

This is a one-time appropriation (not ongoing funding).
Source of funds: Workforce Development Fund.
Implemented through the commissioner of Employment and Economic Development, awarding a grant to New Pathways in Cambridge for the described services.

Creates a new, one-time appropriation to support a specific service program for homeless families.
Based on the provided text, no broader changes to existing law are described beyond establishing this funding and program.

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 23, 2026	Senate		Action	Introduction and first reading
February 23, 2026	Senate		Action	Referred to	Jobs and Economic Development

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