The state will be allowing homeless and migrant families to extend stays in overflow shelters for up to 30 days. 

The new state policy only allows five day stays at the overflow shelters.  However, families will be allowed to apply for the extensions of up to 30 days if their housing plans are uncertain, or if they are finalizing plans to travel elsewhere. 

Families will have the option to be flown out of Massachusetts, or to apply for assistance to help cover the cost of rent.