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The Department of Transitional Assistance online guide

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) has resources available to help explain program policy and procedures. One of the most important resources is the online guide.

DTA staff use the online guide on a regular basis as it houses important DTA information. Anyone can use this tool. Clients and agency partners can learn more about how DTA implements its programs.

Information in the online guide is organized by topic. Some of the most frequented topics are SNAP, TAFDC, and EAEDC.

To learn more about DTA’s policy and procedures, go to the BEACON 5 online guide.

Contact for The Department of Transitional Assistance online guide

Online

DTA office phone directory

Download the DTA Connect Mobile App

DTA Connect website

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.

Fax

DTA Document Processing Center (617) 887-8765

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