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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 eight 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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DTA Pathways to Work (employment & training) 
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DTA COVID-19 Resources and Support 
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Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) 
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Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) 
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Economic Assistance (cash benefits, TAFDC/EAEDC) 

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 phone directory 
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 8 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)  Help for Seniors  DTA Data and Research 

More actions & services

DTA Public Records  DTA Program Integrity  Other Help for Residents 

Featured Topics

How to connect with DTA 

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DTA Services 

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Using Your EBT Card 

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Recent news & announcements

News

DTA to Reopen Local Transitional Assistance Offices for Limited Services in June 

5/05/2021 Department of Transitional Assistance

Press Release

Massachusetts Approved to Provide P-EBT for Families through Summer 2021 

5/27/2021 Department of Transitional Assistance

$280 million to support food security for more than 650,000 children

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Upcoming Events

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Locations

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