The Department of Transitional Assistance (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. DTA serves one in seven residents of the Commonwealth with direct economic assistance (cash benefits) and food assistance (SNAP benefits), as well as workforce training opportunities.
The Department of Unemployment Assistance supports Massachusetts workers through challenging times and helps employers navigate the unemployment insurance system.
The Department of Youth Services (DYS) is the juvenile justice agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. By working in close collaboration with communities, families and government and provider agencies, we provide rehabilitative services to youth in our care and promote positive outcomes.
The Division of Administrative Law Appeals (DALA) is an independent agency that conducts due process adjudicatory hearings for other Massachusetts state administrative agencies.
The Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards is responsible for supporting, promoting, developing, and servicing Massachusetts Registered Apprenticeship Programs on behalf of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. We help create rewarding career pathways for jobseekers and empower employers to build a diverse and skilled workforce.
The Division of Banks (DOB) is the chartering authority and primary regulator for financial service providers in Massachusetts. DOB's primary mission is to ensure a sound, competitive, and accessible financial services environment throughout the Commonwealth.
DCS offers grants to municipalities and nonprofit organizations for the acquisition of conservation and parkland, as well as for park renovation and development. DCS also reviews Conservation Restrictions (CR), administers the Conservation Land Tax Credit (CLTC) Program, and supports Conservation Districts.
