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Economic assistance (cash benefits)

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) offers cash benefit programs to help families and individuals meet basic needs.

If you need help making ends meet, you can apply for Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC), or Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC). You'll get 2 monthly payments, health insurance, and employment support while you work to get back on your feet.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Check TAFDC eligibility and how to apply 
Check EAEDC eligibility and how to apply 

All other tasks

Find a DTA office for economic assistance 
Download the DTA Connect app 

Contact Information

Address

DTA - Central Office
600 Washington St., Boston, MA 02111
directions 

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 Locator DTA Office Locator 
DTA Connect Download the DTA Connect app 

Fax

DTA Document Processing Center (617) 887-8765

Related Services

Additional Resources

Domestic violence services
Child care fact sheet (english/spanish)
Free tax help
Service Area Listing By Transitional Assistance Office (TAO) Document
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