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

February SNAP Q & A 
Take immediate action on your SNAP case 
DTA partners to better serve veterans 
Free tax help for DTA clients 
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.

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

More actions & services

About the Department of Transitional Assistance 
Department of Transitional Assistance seniors 
Department of Transitional Assistance research and reports 
Department of Transitional Assistance program integrity 
Additional support services for Department of Transitional Assistance clients 
Department of Transitional Assistance public records 

Recent news & announcements

Press Statement

January 17, 2019 Update from the Department of Transitional Assistance on February SNAP Program Impact Due to Partial Federal Government Shutdown 

1/17/2019 Department of Transitional Assistance

Press Release

Massachusetts Departments of Transitional Assistance and Veterans’ Services Partner to Reduce Food Insecurity Among Veterans 

11/09/2018 Department of Transitional Assistance

The Department of Transitional Assistance and the Department of Veterans’ Services announced a joint commitment to reduce veterans’ food insecurity in Massachusetts over the next year.

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