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About the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)

This page, About the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), is offered by
Department of Transitional Assistance

DTA serves one in six Massachusetts residents with direct economic assistance (cash benefits) and food assistance (SNAP benefits), as well as workforce training opportunities.

The Department serves people across the Commonwealth, including children, elderly people, and people with disabilities. Many of those who receive benefits from the Department work.

Mission: DTA assists and empowers low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, improve their quality of life, and achieve long term economic self-sufficiency.

Contact Information

Phone

DTA Assistance Line Call Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA), DTA Assistance Line at (877) 382-2363

The DTA Assistance Line is open from 8:15 A.M. to 4:45 P.M.

Online

DTA office phone directory

Download the DTA Connect Mobile App

DTA Connect website

Fax

DTA Document Processing Center (617) 887-8765

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