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Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)

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 nine residents of the Commonwealth with direct economic assistance (cash benefits) and food assistance (SNAP benefits), as well as workforce training opportunities.

Key information about DTA

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Get SNAP help in your community 
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Learn about the Public Charge rule and how it may impact you 
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Learn more about HIP 
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Increasing access to SNAP for veterans 
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Data and research from DTA 

Contact Us

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Phone

DTA Assistance Line (877) 382-2363

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

Online

DTA Office and Kiosk Locator 
Download the DTA Connect mobile app 
DTA Connect website 

Fax

DTA Document Processing Center (617) 887-8765

Who we serve

The Department of Transitional Assistance provides benefits to 1 out of every 9 people in Massachusetts. Those served by the Department include children, elders, and people with disabilities. Many of those who receive benefits from the Department work.

 

What would you like to do?

Top actions & services

SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps)  Economic assistance (cash benefits)  Employment and training resources for Department of Transitional Assistance clients 

More actions & services

DTA Connect mobile app and website  Additional support services for Department of Transitional Assistance clients  Department of Transitional Assistance seniors  Department of Transitional Assistance program integrity  About the Department of Transitional Assistance  Department of Transitional Assistance public records 

Featured Topics

First Time? Start Here 

more First Time? Start Here 

Getting in Touch With DTA 

more Getting in Touch With DTA 

Program Rules & Requirements 

more Program Rules & Requirements 

Using Your EBT Card 

more Using Your EBT Card 

Additional DTA Services 

more Additional DTA Services 

Other Help for Residents 

more Other Help for Residents 

Recent news & announcements

Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Launches New Initiative To Help Grandparents Caring For Grandchildren With Access To Early Education  

5/08/2019 Department of Transitional Assistance

Program is a joint effort of the Department of Transitional Assistance, Department of Early Education and Care, and the Commission on the Status of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Press Release

Department of Transitional Assistance Honors Project Bread For Fighting Food Insecurity In Commonwealth  

5/02/2019 Department of Transitional Assistance

The Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance has selected Project Bread, Inc. to receive an award for outstanding leadership and partnership in addressing food insecurity.

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