TAFDC
TAFDC stands for "Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children." TAFDC is cash benefits (sometimes called welfare). Families with children and some pregnant people can get TAFDC if their income is low enough.
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Questions and answers about TAFDC
Learn more about this monthly cash benefit.
TAFDC Advocacy Guide
Using a simple question-and-answer format, this handbook guides advocates through the maze of Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) rules and regulations that govern the requirements for eligibility, benefits...
Understanding public charge
Most of the time, it is safe to get the benefits that you are eligible for without it affecting your immigration status. Learn more in this article.
TAFDC and the immunization rule
Learn what information you have to show under the TAFDC immunization rules.
98. How do you apply for TAFDC?
You can apply for TAFDC online, by phone, or in person.
Cash (TAFDC and EAEDC) and SNAP eligibity by immigration status
This chart will tell you whether someone with your immigration status is eligible for TAFDC, EAEDC or SNAP in Massachusetts.
Cash and food assistance benefits for low-income Haitians
Many low-income nationals of Haiti and Cuba qualify for cash and food assistance and health care coverage. This article describes the benefits you can get, including if you’re a newly arrived Haitian. Special benefits rules apply for...
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Getting TAFDC after hitting the time limit
If your family is or was on TAFDC (welfare) and you have hit your 24 month time limit, you may still be able to get benefits.
Grandparents and TAFDC
As a grandparent, you can sometimes get TAFDC benefits for a grandchild you are raising.
TAFDC and parents with disabilities
If you have a low income, have a disability and cannot work full-time, you may be able to get TAFDC for yourself and your children.
TAFDC and taking care of a disabled family member
If you have a disabled child who needs your care, there are special rules that can help your family.
TAFDC child support rules
The TAFDC child support rules require most people who apply for TAFDC to "cooperate" in identifying and locating the parent of each child. You must make a good faith effort to help identify and cooperate with child support enforcement...
TAFDC for survivors of domestic violence
TAFDC gives monthly cash benefits to certain low-income pregnant people, children and their families. Learn more about TAFDC. TAFDC has special rules that help survivors of domestic violence: A rule that says you do not have to give...
TAFDC work rules
The TAFDC program has work rules. But you have the right to be excused from the work rules if you can not work due to health problems, domestic violence, pregnancy, or emergency situations.
Teen parents and TAFDC
If you are under age 20, you have a right to file your own application for TAFDC benefits without your parents, even if you live with them. But there are some special TAFDC rules for teen parents. If you are under age 20 and pregnant or a...
The Learnfare rule
Under Learnfare, all of your children between the ages of 6 and 16 who receive TAFDC must be attending school or in home schooling. If your child has too many unexcused absences, you may lose your child's portion of the TAFDC grant. If you...
The TAFDC September clothing allowance
The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) pays a $450 clothing allowance for children in late August or September. Families get $450 for each child in the family who gets Transitional Assistance for Families and Dependent Children...
Your rights at DTA if you have a disability or illness
You do not have to tell the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) if you, or someone in your family, has a disability or serious health problem. But if you or a family member does have a disability or serious health problem, there are...