The proposed bill aims to establish the Home Works Program within Chapter 23B of the General Laws of Massachusetts. This program is designed to support children aged five to fourteen who are part of the Emergency Assistance program by providing funding for out-of-school time and summer programs. The bill defines key terms such as "Youth Serving Organization," "Out of School Time Program," and "Summer Programs," and outlines the funding structure, which will cover at least 75% of local market value for services, including transportation costs. The executive office will maintain a waitlist of eligible participants and allocate program slots based on the needs of areas with high numbers of children in the Emergency Assistance program.

Additionally, the bill mandates that all staff members involved in the care of children in these programs must undergo a criminal background check, including a review of the National Sexual Offender Registry. Importantly, the Home Works Program will not utilize existing funds from the Emergency Assistance program, ensuring that it is a separate initiative. The executive office of housing and livable communities is tasked with creating regulations to implement this program within six months of the bill's passage.