PrintEAEDC is a cash benefit for disabled adults, caretakers, and some children who are not able to get TAFDC (welfare).
EAEDC is a state benefit. It is different from SSI, which is a federal benefit. You can not get both at the same time.
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Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC)
Created January 26, 2006
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Helpful links
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Cash Assistance Programs Information about EAEDC, TAFDC, SSI, and Veterans' Services at MassResources.org.
Food Pantries and Food Banks Call Project Bread's Food Source Hotline, 1-800-645-8333
Food-related Benefits Programs
Information at MassResources.org about how to get SNAP/Food Stamps, WIC and other programs that can help you get food.
2013 Income limits and benefit amounts
Training
- Register: Overview of the TAFDC Program, Massachusetts’ Cash Assistance Program for Families
- December 12, 2019
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