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 and March SNAP benefits Q&A 
Take immediate action on your SNAP case 
DTA partners to better serve veterans 
Benefit changes due to 2019 SSA COLA 
Data, research, and reports from DTA 

Contact Us

DTA logo

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 Locator DTA Office Locator 
DTA Connect Download the DTA Connect app 

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

DTA Connect mobile application 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 (DTA) 
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

First Lady Lauren Baker Joins Mass Cultural Council and Department of Transitional Assistance to Highlight Card to Culture Program at Boston Children’s Museum 

2/27/2019 Department of Transitional Assistance

Program opens the doors to arts and cultural experiences by offering discounted admissions to low income children and families

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

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Upcoming Events

  • Brockton Advisory Board Meeting - March 26, 2019 

    60 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301
    Tuesday, March 26, 2019
    2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    Meeting of the Brockton Advisory Board Meeting to be held on March 26, 2019.

  • Resources for Veterans 

    17 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108
    Wednesday, April 3, 2019
    9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
    Located at the New England Center and Home for Veterans, this event is for veterans, VSOs, organizations that serve veterans and anti-hunger organizations in the Greater Boston Area.
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Locations

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