Two centers will open in the coming weeks. Orchard Beach will open first, serving adults, and a second location is still being finalized.
Additional humanitarian relief centers may be opened in the coming weeks, as needed, and will be designed and built as climate-controlled safe spaces.
"This is not an everyday homelessness crisis, but a humanitarian crisis that requires a different approach," Adams said. "That's why the Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers will be the first touchpoint for asylum seekers that will provide them with a range of services and support as families determine their next steps.
The Legal Aid Society and Coalition for the Homeless released a joint statement expressing concerns about the plan. "We have asked the city a series of questions about this proposal and await their responses," the statement said. "However, we are deeply concerned with any scenario in which families with children would be relegated to congregate settings. This practice, which has been widely condemned for its adverse and dangerous impact on this uniquely vulnerable population, is already subject to legal prohibitions.
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