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Maintained By |
State Maintained |
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Development Source |
Custom |
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If Transfered, from which State |
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Application Status |
Operational |
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Planned/Actual Date Fully Operational |
November, 1985 |
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Functional Description |
SSPS is a payment processing system for vendors who provide certain client related services authorized under TAFDC as well as the state’s Emergency Assistance for the Elderly, Disabled & Children (EAEDC) and Emergency Assistance (EA) programs. |
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Interfaces |
FMCS-for verification of client eligibility status. BEACON-for notification of pending protective payments |
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No. of System Users |
1681 (TASW & Supervisors) |
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No. of Clients Served |
As of 7-1-01:TAFDC & PA Food Stamps- 43,013;State funded cash payments (EAEDC) - 13,626 cases;NPA Food Stamps - 71,742 cases |
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Certifications/Assessments |
N/A |
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Application Future Plans |
Emergency Assistance: For TAFDC/EAEDC in event of disaster: emergency shelter, household supplies, clothing, food, advance rent & security deposit. Housing Assistance to retain current housing or locate appropriate housing; Immediate Needs: For TAFDC/EAEDC, provides assistance for food, rent and, utility payments; Protective Payments: For TAFDC/EAEDC, direct payments to vendors for mortgage, rent, utilities; SSI Benefits |
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| Programs and Services Information |
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Other Programs and Services Supported
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 Adoption |
Adult Protective Services |
Child Care |
| Child Care Licensing |
Child Care Resource Referral |
Child Care Subsidy |
| Child Family Services |
Child Protective Services |
Child Support Enforcement |
| Child Welfare |
Employment Services |
Family Preservation Support |
| Food Stamp |
Foster Care |
Independent Living |
| Interstate Compact |
Juvenile Justice |
LIHEAP |
| Medicaid |
Provider Services |
 TANF |
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Additional Program or Services Information |
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| Contact Information |
| IT Contact |
| Name |
James Reen, Assistant Commissioner for MIS |
| Address |
Department of Transitional Assistance
600 Washington Street
Boston
MA
02111 |
| Telephone |
617-348-8404 |
| Fax |
617-348-8575 |
| Email |
Jim_Reen@dta.state.ma.us
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