Learn about or get an update on the basics of the two main cash assistance programs in Massachusetts: TAFDC (Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children)—the main cash assistance program for families, and EAEDC (Emergency Aid to Elders, Disabled and Children)—the cash assistance program for elders and disabled and a few children.

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This course is part of the MA Law Reform Institute's Basic Public Benefits Advocacy Training Series, a series of nine trainings for legal and community advocates who assist low- and moderate-income individuals and families. 

VLP offers vouchers for active panel members who would like to take any half-day or full-day course at MCLE for only $25.00. To request a voucher through VLP, please contact Jessica Rubin-Wills at

jrubin-Wills@vlpnet.org

or 617-423-0648 x129 at least one week before the course you would like to attend. We will send you a voucher that you can use to register directly with MCLE.