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Materials in the Unlocking Access Hub help to demystify a complex and often overwhelming law and policy landscape. Unlocking Access subscribers can access additional materials, designed to help communities of care become stronger partners in problem-solving with the people they serve.
On the left-hand side, you can select Resources, Training, or Research. Below, you can navigate through resource topics and the drop-down menus, and use the (+) icon to save resources for easy access in the My Favorites tab later on. Logged-in users can also view their resources on the Portal.
Civil Legal Assistance Referrals by State
Options and contact information for legal assistance referrals for New England residents, organized by state and legal domain.
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COVID-19 Vaccines FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions relating employer-based COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
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Executive Summary: A Strengths-Based Approach to Screening Families for Health-Related Social Needs
Six concrete recommendations for a strengths-based approach to social need screening with families, intending to minimize potential harm and unintended consequences.
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Glossary of Housing Legal Terms
Overview of common housing terminology for legal problem-solving.
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Helping People Achieve Housing Stability
Important information to assess potential legal rights and promote effective legal problem-solving.
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Initiating a Successful Consult with MLPB
Guidance for MLPB’s partners seeking to address an individual’s health-related social needs through legal problem-solving.
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MA Maximizing People’s Autonomy: How care teams can help people make supported decisions
Care teams know that people sometimes need a trusted individual to help them make decisions. Guardianship is the most restrictive legal tool...
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MA McKinney-Vento Rights of Students Experiencing Homelessness
Care teams partnering with families know that stability helps students thrive academically. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (McKinney-Vento) is a federal law...
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MA Resources Available to People Regardless of Immigration Status
Care teams partnering with people know that immigration status (like income level) is a threshold eligibility factor for many health-promoting resources. This...
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