Massachusetts Emergency Assistance

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State emergency shelter and assistance program (EA) for families with children and pregnant women experiencing homelessness or imminent housing loss in Massachusetts. Administered through DHCD and local DTA offices. Call the EA intake line or visit a DTA office to apply; bring photo ID, Social Security cards or numbers for all household members, birth certificates for children, and any eviction notices or documentation of homelessness. Income-eligibility applies.

Contact & Details

Address: Apply at local DTA office

Phone: 866-584-0653

Hours: Mon-Fri 8:45am-5pm

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