Dependent picklist fields based on Lookup field

I have the same question as what was posted here - Picklist Field value selection | Salesforce Trailblazer Community

.  Basically want to show picklist values based on a lookup field,  much like a dependent picklist but using the lookup field.   The response was it was not possible out of the box.  I am wondering if anything has changed where this is now possible or if not, are there any suggestions for a work around.   

We are managing service based Programs in Non-Profit Cloud and would like to have different stages or outcomes based on the Program selected.  

Thank you