State overviewWhat help is covered in this Massachusetts guide?
The current directory covers major statewide program families such as SNAP, WIC, TANF, Medicaid, CHIP, energy assistance, weatherization, child-care assistance, unemployment insurance, housing vouchers, and public housing. Some programs are federally funded but administered under state or local rules.
Food AssistanceMassachusetts
Massachusetts SNAP is the Massachusetts route for food assistance. Use this guide to understand what to verify, what documents may be requested, and where to reach the official government application or local administrator.
Reviewed 2026-09-21Ongoing / state availability varies
View program →Children & FamiliesMassachusetts
Massachusetts WIC is the Massachusetts route for nutrition assistance. Use this guide to understand what to verify, what documents may be requested, and where to reach the official government application or local administrator.
Reviewed 2026-09-21Ongoing / state availability varies
View program →Children & FamiliesMassachusetts
Massachusetts CHIP is the Massachusetts route for children’s health coverage. Use this guide to understand what to verify, what documents may be requested, and where to reach the official government application or local administrator.
Reviewed 2026-09-21Ongoing / state availability varies
View program →Children & FamiliesMassachusetts
Massachusetts Child Care Assistance is the Massachusetts route for child care financial assistance. Use this guide to understand what to verify, what documents may be requested, and where to reach the official government application or local administrator.
Reviewed 2026-09-21Ongoing / state availability varies
View program →Welfare & Cash Assistance
Massachusetts Welfare & Cash Assistance programs
Browse category →Welfare & Cash AssistanceMassachusetts
Massachusetts TAFDC (TANF) is the Massachusetts route for cash assistance. Use this guide to understand what to verify, what documents may be requested, and where to reach the official government application or local administrator.
Reviewed 2026-09-21Ongoing / state availability varies
View program →HealthMassachusetts
Massachusetts MassHealth (Medicaid) is the Massachusetts route for health coverage. Use this guide to understand what to verify, what documents may be requested, and where to reach the official government application or local administrator.
Reviewed 2026-09-21Ongoing / state availability varies
View program →Housing & UtilitiesMassachusetts
Massachusetts LIHEAP is the Massachusetts route for home energy assistance. Use this guide to understand what to verify, what documents may be requested, and where to reach the official government application or local administrator.
Reviewed 2026-09-21Ongoing / state availability varies
View program →Housing & UtilitiesMassachusetts
Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program is the Massachusetts route for home weatherization assistance. Use this guide to understand what to verify, what documents may be requested, and where to reach the official government application or local administrator.
Reviewed 2026-09-21Ongoing / state availability varies
View program →Housing & UtilitiesMassachusetts
Massachusetts Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) is the Massachusetts route for rental assistance. Use this guide to understand what to verify, what documents may be requested, and where to reach the official government application or local administrator.
Reviewed 2026-09-21Ongoing / state availability varies
View program →Housing & UtilitiesMassachusetts
Massachusetts Public Housing is the Massachusetts route for public housing assistance. Use this guide to understand what to verify, what documents may be requested, and where to reach the official government application or local administrator.
Reviewed 2026-09-21Ongoing / state availability varies
View program →Jobs & UnemploymentMassachusetts
Massachusetts Unemployment Insurance is the Massachusetts route for unemployment benefits. Use this guide to understand what to verify, what documents may be requested, and where to reach the official government application or local administrator.
Reviewed 2026-09-21Ongoing / state availability varies
View program →Official Massachusetts assistance source
State program names, income limits, funding, benefit amounts, application windows, and renewal rules can change. Confirm important details with the official state resource before applying.
www.mass.gov ↗State social-service link cross-checked against the current USA.gov state social-service directory.