Bristol County Welfare (Massachusetts)

Bristol County WIC Offices provide access to the Women, Infants, and Children nutritional program in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Bristol County WIC Offices process applications to join the Bristol County welfare program, provide nutrition education, and administer food services to eligible people. Pregnant and recently pregnant women, infants, and young children are eligible for the program if they meet income requirements and are at nutrition risk. Bristol County WIC Offices determine eligibility for benefits and accept applications, and they may conduct assessments for determining nutrition risk. WIC Office services may be available through their website.

Attleboro WIC Office Attleboro MA 95 Pine Street 02703 508-226-4543

Fall River WIC Office Fall River MA 387 Quarry Street 02723 508-679-9349

Mansfield WIC Office Mansfield MA 6 Park Row 02048 508-823-6346

New Bedford WIC Office New Bedford MA 874 Purchase Street 02740 508-997-1500

Taunton WIC Office Taunton MA 1 Taunton Green 02780 508-823-6346


A Bristol County Social Security Office is a local branch of the federal Social Security Administration in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Bristol County Social Security Offices issue Social Security cards, estimate retirement benefit payments, and help people determine their eligibility for benefits. They also process applications for retirement benefits and SSI benefits. These Bristol County public records contain personal information, details on an individual's work history, their government benefits, and survivor benefits. Social Security Offices in Bristol County provide information about a range of services offered by Social Security, which may be available through their website.

Attleboro Social Security Office Attleboro MA 106 Pleasant Street 02703 508-226-2710

Fall River Social Security Office Fall River MA 400 North Main Street 02720 508-674-2453

New Bedford Social Security Office New Bedford MA 53 North 6th Street 02740 508-999-3101

A Bristol County Child, Youth, and Family Services Office provides programs and services to assist children, youth, and families in Bristol County, Massachusetts. This can include protective services, emergency assistance, and income support programs. Bristol County Child, Youth, and Family Services Departments may offer job training, education assistance, and childcare subsidy programs. They may also be responsible for children's welfare services, such as adoption and foster care, as well as regulating and licensing Bristol County child daycare providers. They may be responsible for enforcing Bristol County child support payments and investigating child abuse, domestic abuse, and elderly or adult abuse. The Child, Youth, and Family Services Office may provide access to services on its website.

Dartmouth Youth Commission Dartmouth MA 400 Slocum Road 02747 508-910-1855

Fall River Youth Service Department Fall River MA 1 Government Center 02720 508-324-2419


Bristol County Food Stamp Offices administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a form of nutrition assistance provided to income-eligible households in Bristol County, Massachusetts. Local Bristol County Food Stamp Offices can process applications for SNAP benefits, help determine eligibility for the program, and provide nutritional education. They also help administer monthly benefits, distribute food assistance benefits, and accept applications from individuals and Bristol County households. Food Stamp Offices in Bristol County may also monitor compliance with SNAP rules. Food Stamp Offices provide access to information and services on their websites.

Fall River Department of Transitional Assistance Food Stamp Office Fall River MA 1567 North Main Street 02720 508-646-6200

New Bedford Department of Transitional Assistance Food Stamp Office New Bedford MA 160 West Rodney French Boulevard 02744 508-961-2000

Taunton Department of Transitional Assistance Food Stamp Office Taunton MA 21 Spring Street 02780 877-382-2363


The Bristol County Social Services Department provides a range of health and human services and programs in Bristol County, Massachusetts. They often administer safety net programs, provide basic necessities, and protect children, the elderly, and dependent or vulnerable adults. Bristol County Social Services may administer assistance programs such as SNAP or TANF, as well as Medicare or Medicaid and any state health programs for low-income uninsured or underinsured groups. They may also provide Bristol County housing services, substance abuse and addiction services, energy assistance, and mental health services. Social Service Departments in Bristol County provide online access to many of their services and programs.

Fall River Social Service Department Fall River MA 1561 North Main Street 02720 508-235-9800

Mansfield Social Service Department Mansfield MA 6 Park Row 02048 508-261-7464

New Bedford Social service Department New Bedford MA 100 North Front Street 02740 508-910-1000