281 Franklin Street
Springfield, MA 01104
413-731-0194
281 Franklin Street
Springfield, MA 01104
413-731-0194
Veterans' Services (VS)Veterans' Services (VS) is a public assistance program for Massachusetts wartime veterans and their families who need help paying for food, shelter, and other basic needs, and medical care. VS also provides referrals to employment, education, housing, substance abuse treatment, and other services to help veterans find a permanent solution to their problems. TAFDC TAFDC is a government program that gives cash assistance and other benefits to low-income families with dependent children. TAFDC is sometimes called "welfare" or "public assistance." To qualify for TAFDC, you must have a child or be pregnant. You must have little income and few assets. Many families must also meet work and school requirements. Use the online TAFDC Eligibility Check to see if you might qualify for benefits. EAEDC EAEDC provides cash and other benefits to low-income elders, disabled and children. EAEDC is for families and individuals who do not qualify for other cash assistance programs. The amount of monthly benefits you get depends on your family size, your living situation, and your income. Use the online EAEDC Eligibility Check to see if you might qualify for benefits. Supplemental Security Income SSI is a need-based cash assistance program. SSI helps elders age 65 or older, and adults or children who are blind or disabled. SSI is for people with little income or resources. Use the online SSI Eligibility Check to see if you might qualify for benefits.http://www.mass.gov/veterans/ |
Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC)TAFDC is a government program that gives cash assistance and other benefits to low-income families with dependent children. TAFDC is sometimes called "welfare" or "public assistance." To qualify for TAFDC, you must have a child or be pregnant. You must have little income and few assets. Many families must also meet work and school requirements. Use the online TAFDC Eligibility Check to see if you might qualify for benefits.http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/basic-needs/financial/trans-aid-to-families-with-dependent-children.html |
Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC)EAEDC provides cash and other benefits to low-income elders, disabled and children. EAEDC is for families and individuals who do not qualify for other cash assistance programs. The amount of monthly benefits you get depends on your family size, your living situation, and your income. Use the online EAEDC Eligibility Check to see if you might qualify for benefits.http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/consumer/basic-needs/financial/emergency-aid-to-the-elderly-disabled-and-children.html |
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)SSI is a need-based cash assistance program. SSI helps elders age 65 or older, and adults or children who are blind or disabled. SSI is for people with little income or resources. Use the online SSI Eligibility Check to see if you might qualify for benefits.https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/ |
