Financial Assistance in Statewide

Cash assistance, free tax preparation, financial coaching, benefits advocacy, and emergency financial help for Maine residents. Getting back on your feet starts with getting the right support.

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Government Benefits

TANF Cash Assistance & ASPIRE Program

Maine DHHS Office for Family Independence

Maine's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program provides monthly cash benefits to families with children. The ASPIRE program helps TANF participants build skills for employment through job training and education supports.

Free By Appointment
109 Capitol Street, 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333
Verified Mar 2026
(855) 797-4357 Directions
Available Hours: Seasonal: January - April. Call 211 or visit cashmaine.org for site hours.
Free Tax Services

CA$H Maine Free Tax Preparation

CA$H Maine Coalition

Statewide network of eight coalitions offering free tax preparation through IRS-certified VITA volunteers. Households earning $69,000 or less can get their federal and state taxes filed for free from January through April.

Free By Appointment
Multiple locations statewide
Verified Mar 2026
(207) 347-2335 Directions
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; evening and weekend classes available
Financial Education

New Ventures Maine Financial Programs

New Ventures Maine / University of Maine at Augusta

Free classes and one-on-one coaching in budgeting, credit building, saving, and small business development. A program of UMA with seven locations statewide and online classes.

Free
46 University Drive, Augusta, ME 04330
Verified Mar 2026
(800) 442-2092 Directions
Available Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Information & Referral Service

211 Maine

United Ways of Maine / The Opportunity Alliance

Free, confidential 24/7 helpline connecting callers to local resources for financial assistance, housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and more. Text your zip code to 898-211 or search online at 211maine.org.

Free No ID Needed
50 Lydia Lane, South Portland, ME 04106
Verified Mar 2026
Dial 2-1-1 Directions
Available Hours: February through mid-April, by appointment
Free Tax Preparation

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide (Maine)

AARP Foundation

Free tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteers at dozens of locations across Maine. Focuses on taxpayers over 50 with low-to-moderate income, but open to all ages.

Free By Appointment
Multiple locations statewide
Verified Apr 2026
(888) 227-7669 Directions