Elizabeth Moloney (1873-1950) was appointed as the first Supervisor of Mother’s Aid for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a position she held until her retirement in 1943. This program is called Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) today. She was active in the woman suffrage movement and a charter member of the League of Women Voters.
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The Boston Women’s Heritage Trail celebrates the past accomplishments of remarkable women in Boston, claiming their rightful place in our City’s history. Through education, reflection, and an interactive city-wide monument, we activate the powerful female side of Boston’s history.
