Department of Transitional Assistance

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.

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

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.

Recent news & announcements

Press Release

Massachusetts Provides Increased SNAP Benefits and Heating Assistance for Low-Income Households

3/04/2022 Department of Transitional Assistance

DTA and DHCD adjust food benefit to reflect increased utility costs, connect households to heating assistance

News

Daily Table Joins Massachusetts’ SNAP Online Purchasing Program

2/01/2022 Department of Transitional Assistance

Press Release

Massachusetts Approved to Continue P-EBT Food Benefits for Kids Under Six Receiving SNAP

5/17/2022 Department of Transitional Assistance
Press Release

El supermercado local se une al Programa de compras en línea EBT SNAP de Massachusetts

4/28/2022 Department of Transitional Assistance

Los residentes de Massachusetts ahora pueden usar beneficios del SNAP para comprar alimentos en línea en McKinnon’s Supermarkets a través de Instacart
Press Release

Local Supermarket Join Massachusetts’ EBT SNAP Online Purchasing Program

4/28/2022 Department of Transitional Assistance

Massachusetts residents can now use SNAP benefits to buy food online from McKinnon’s Supermarkets via Instacart

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Upcoming Events

Schools Are Hiring (Statewide Link)

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Schools Are Hiring (Statewide Link)
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