Newmarket Square Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Boston, MA
1010 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
Fax: 617-887-8765
Massachusetts TANF & Welfare Offices
Massachusetts delivers TAFDC through the Department of Transitional Assistance, which staffs 21 offices across 21 cities for families who'd rather apply in person or drop off paperwork than use the DTA Connect app. A three-person household generally needs monthly countable income under $861 to qualify, or $901 once a documented rent expense is factored in, and that same standard sets the ceiling on the maximum monthly grant DTA can pay a family that size. Approved households can skip waiting on a mailed EBT card by signing up for direct deposit through DTA's CADD-1 form once a bank account is on file. DTA is required to issue a written approval or denial within 30 days of a completed application, with case status trackable anytime through the online DTA Connect account.
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Income limit (household of 3)
$861/month for a family of three ($901 with a documented rent expense)
Max benefit (household of 3)
$861/month for a family of three
Offices in Massachusetts
21
How to Apply for TANF in Massachusetts
Step-by-step application instructions and what you'll need.
How Long Does TANF Take to Get Approved?
Typical approval timelines, and how to check where your application stands.
How Much Does TANF Pay? Benefit Amounts Explained
How your payment is calculated, and what it could look like for your household.
TANF Offices in Massachusetts by City
Cities with 1-2 offices show their address and hours directly below. Cities with 3 or more show a link to see every office.
Brockton Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Brockton, MA
60 Main Street
Brockton, MA 02301
Fax: 617-887-8765
EOHHS Chelsea Center Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Chelsea, MA
80 Everett Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150
Fax: 617-887-8765
Fall River Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Fall River, MA
1567 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
Fax: 617-887-8765
Fitchburg Center Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Fitchburg, MA
49 Nursery Lane Suite 101
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Fax: 617-887-8765
Framingham Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Framingham, MA
300 Howard Street
Framingham, MA 01702
Fax: 617-887-8765
Greenfield Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Greenfield, MA
143 Munson Street Unit #3
Greenfield, MA 01301
Fax: 617-887-8765
Holyoke Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Holyoke, MA
72-100 Front Street
Holyoke, MA 01040
Fax: 617-887-8765
Hyannis Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Hyannis, MA
181 North Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
Fax: 617-887-8765
Lawrence Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Lawrence, MA
280 Merrimack Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
Fax: 617-887-8765
Lowell Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Lowell, MA
131 Davidson Street
Lowell, MA 01852
Fax: 617-887-8765
Malden Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Malden, MA
245 Commercial Street
Malden, MA 02148
Fax: 617-887-8765
Pittsfield Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Pittsfield, MA
160 North Street Suite 201
Pittsfield, MA 01201
Fax: 617-887-8765
Plymouth Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Plymouth, MA
61 Industrial Park Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
Fax: 617-887-8765
Quincy Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Quincy, MA
1515 Hancock Street Suite 105
Quincy, MA 02169
Fax: 617-887-8765
Dudley Square Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Roxbury, MA
2201 Washington Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
Fax: 617-887-8765
North Shore Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Salem, MA
45 Congress Street Suite 4120
Salem, MA 01970
Fax: 617-887-8765
Southbridge Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Southbridge, MA
1 North Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
Fax: 617-887-8765
Springfield Center Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Springfield, MA
243 Cottage Street
Springfield, MA 01104
Fax: 617-887-8765
Taunton Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Taunton, MA
21 Spring Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Fax: 617-887-8765
Worcester Transitional Assistance Office DTA
Worcester, MA
13 Sudbury Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Fax: 617-887-8765
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Helpful Guides
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