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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 seven 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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SNAP Benefits (formerly food stamps) 
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Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) 
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DTA COVID-19 Resources & Support 
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Economic Assistance (cash benefits, TAFDC/EAEDC) 

Contact Us

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
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Who we serve

The Department of Transitional Assistance provides benefits to 1 out of every 7 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?

Pandemic EBT (P-EBT)  Help for Seniors  Data and Research  DTA Public Records  DTA Program Integrity  Other Help for Residents 

Featured Topics

How to connect with DTA 

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DTA Services 

more DTA Services 

Using Your EBT Card 

more Using Your EBT Card 

Recent news & announcements

News

Massachusetts Implements SNAP Benefit Increases to Support Resident Food Security  

10/15/2021 Department of Transitional Assistance

SNAP Benefit Amounts Increased October 2021

News

Massachusetts implementa aumentos en beneficios del SNAP para apoyar la seguridad alimentaria de los residentes  

10/18/2021 Department of Transitional Assistance

Aumentos en beneficios del SNAP desde octubre de 2021

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Upcoming Events

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Locations

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