Economic assistance (cash benefits) | Mass.gov

offered by

Department of Transitional Assistance

related to

Health, Nutrition & Safety

Food & Cash Assistance

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). The benefits include 2 monthly payments, health insurance, and employment support while you work to get back on your feet. You cannot apply online.

Top tasks for Economic assistance (cash benefits)

Check TAFDC eligibility and how to apply

Check EAEDC eligibility and how to apply

Find a Department of Transitional Assistance office for economic assistance

Using your EBT card

TAFDC benefits time limit

TAFDC work rules

Post-TAFDC benefits

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 Locator DTA Office Locator

DTA Connect Download the DTA Connect app

Fax

DTA Document Processing Center (617) 887-8765

Department of Transitional Assistance domestic violence services

Child care fact sheet (english/spanish)

Service Area Listing By Transitional Assistance Office (TAO) Document

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