Massachusetts to stop guaranteeing shelter to families in need

On Monday, Gov. Maura Healey announced that the state will soon stop guaranteeing shelter to families in need in Massachusetts. The governor said the system is overwhelmed, and announced a cap on guaranteed placements at 7,500 families. The state expects to hit this cap by the end of the month. The state said that once the cap is hit, qualified households, including those newly arrived from other countries, will be put on a waiting list.

WBUR Senior Health and Science Reporter Gabrielle Emanuel joins The Common with more on this decision, and what it means for families seeking shelter in Massachusetts.