House Budget amendments need your voice!

The Massachusetts House State Budget was released on Wednesday, April 10th. It funded some very important items, such as permanent free school meals - but a few of our key priorities were missing. We need your help to advocate for the inclusion of these budget amendments in the final version of the house budget. 

NASW-MA is working to get four amendments included in the final house budget. Will you help us advocate for the inclusion of these amendments by contacting your State Rep today?

Our Priority Budget Items:

• Amendment #520 Therapy Matcher: Provides $50,000 to support NASW-MA’s free service connecting folks to licensed clinical social workers. Help us ensure residents get help finding a therapist who fits their needs. Take action now!

• Amendment #788 Lift Our Kids: Raises cash assistance grants by 10% in October 2024 to help end deep poverty in Massachusetts. Help us lift families out of deep poverty. Take action now!



• Amendment #550 Reporting on Data Collection: Requires schools to provide a biennial report regarding the most current Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Framework by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Help us collect health education data! Take action now!

• Amendment #382 Elder Mental Health Outreach Teams: Increases funding in line item 9110-1640 to support Elder Mental Health Outreach Teams (EMHOTs). EMHOTs are often staffed by social workers and masters level social work interns who assist older adults with immediate needs as well as long-term supports and services. Help provide older adults with in-home support! Take action now!