Senator Sal DiDomenico joined the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for a legislative briefing alongside State Representative Christine Barber, and State Representative Mike Kushmerek. The briefing highlighted a bill DiDomenico filed alongside colleagues and NASW, the SUPER Act (S.160/H.1253), which will enable more providers to enter the social work field at a time of huge demand.

“Massachusetts is facing a well-documented shortage of behavioral health professionals, including social workers,” said Senator Sal DiDomenico. “Social workers are some of the most essential workers in our state and we must do everything we can to support them and the people they serve. This bill will uplift the social work profession, bringing more providers into the field and empowering residents to access services from a diversity of providers.”

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Senator DiDomenico joined Project Bread, Cindy Long, the Food and Nutrition Service Administrator for the US Department of Agriculture, Representative Andy Vargas, and many others for a roundtable discussion celebrating the work that the legislature, schools, and anti-hunger organizations have done in Massachusetts ensuring robust access to school meals.

“I am proud to work alongside these dedicated groups, advocates, and colleagues and we will keep pushing and advocating until the Universal School Meals program is fully funded and made permanent in our state,” said Senator Sal DiDomenico. "This is the year to make it happen and our students and families should not have to worry about food in our schools.  Making free universal school meals permanent throughout the Commonwealth is one of my highest priorities this session."

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Triangle, Inc., an organization dedicated to empowering people with disabilities and their families to enjoy rich and fulfilling lives, awarded State Senator Sal DiDomenico with their prestigious Public Servant of the Year award. The non-profit hosted their Annual Awards Ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston. Senator DiDomenico has been a long-time supporter of Triangle, Inc. and their commitment to helping the world realize that we are all people with ability. He has secured over $1 million to help them serve people with disabilities throughout Greater Boston and support their work in our communities.

“I have always been a supporter of Triangle, Inc. and have admired their extraordinary passion for helping people with disabilities, and I am so honored to receive this award from such a dedicated and respected organization. From their CEO, Coleman Nee, to every member of their amazing team they lead with their heart and change lives each day,” said Senator Sal DiDomenico.