Supporting Student Housing Stability in Massachusetts: A Policy Guide

This brief seeks to improve staff effectiveness while maximizing and streamlining support for students and families experiencing homelessness, ensuring they receive the assistance they need and deserve. The guidance is intended for, but not limited to, Massachusetts policymakers and Boston Public Schools (BPS) administrators, offering key insights and actionable guidance. It includes best practices, case studies, and targeted recommendations, with appendices for further reference. The content focuses on making existing resources more accessible by improving coordination and implementing best practices to enhance the wellbeing of staff, students, and families. [This report was co-produced by Boston College, School of Social Work.]