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Economic assistance (cash benefits)

TAFDC and EAEDC are economic assistance (cash benefit) programs that help individuals and families explore opportunities, improve their finances, and reach their goals.

Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) and Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children (EAEDC) are administered through the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA).

These benefits include:
• Case management to help you reach your goals
• Monthly cash payments to help you pay for
necessities like housing, utilities, and clothing
• Health insurance
• Education, training and employment
opportunities

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Apply for TAFDC  Apply for EAEDC  Pathways to Work (Employment & Training) 

All other tasks

Get Child Care and Transportation Help  Ways to Connect with DTA (online, phone, in-person)  Use your EBT Card 

What you need to know

Receiving TAFDC  After TAFDC  Domestic Violence Resources  Disability Access 

Contact Information

Phone

DTA Assistance Line (877) 382-2363

The DTA Assistance Line is open from 8:15 A.M. to 4:45 P.M.

Online

DTA office phone directory 
Download the DTA Connect Mobile App 
DTA Connect website 

Fax

DTA Document Processing Center (617) 887-8765

Locations

Location Details

More Information

Related Services

Additional Resources

Department of Transitional Assistance domestic violence services
Learn about child care resources (English and Spanish)
Tax credits and free tax help for Department of Transitional Assistance families
Service Area Listing By Transitional Assistance Office (TAO) Document
Important Information about the Treatment of Census Bureau Worker Earnings
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