Overview

• Massachusetts officials will visit major Texas border cities to communicate the lack of shelter space in the state.
• Governor Healey's team includes top state officials and will meet with families, NGOs, and federal authorities.
• The state has capped its emergency shelter system and recently imposed a nine-month limit on shelter stays.
• Massachusetts has been struggling with an 80% increase in shelter demand over the past year.
• The initiative seeks to ensure migrants have accurate information to plan their arrival and find safe accommodations.