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 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

DTA Pathways to Work (Employment and training)

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DTA COVID-19 Resources and Support

Healthy Incentives Program (HIP)

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Pandemic EBT (P-EBT)

Economic assistance (cash benefits, TAFDC/EAEDC)

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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 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.

Top actions & services

SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) DTA seniors DTA data and research

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Recent news & announcements from Department of Transitional Assistance

Press Release

Massachusetts suma socios de la comunidad y lanza actualizaciones tecnológicas para abordar la inseguridad alimentaria actual

5/24/2021 Department of Transitional Assistance

Press Release

Massachusetts Expands P-EBT to Kids Under Six Receiving SNAP, Increases All P-EBT Benefits by 15%

3/05/2021 Department of Transitional Assistance

Press Release

Massachusetts aprobó la provisión de P-EBT para familias durante el verano de 2021

6/02/2021 Department of Transitional Assistance

$280 millones para respaldar la seguridad alimentaria de más de 650,000 niños
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
Press Release

Massachusetts Adds Community Partners and Launches Technology Upgrades to Address Ongoing Food Insecurity

5/20/2021 Department of Transitional Assistance
News

DTA reabre en junio oficinas locales de Asistencia transitoria con servicios limitados

5/07/2021 Department of Transitional Assistance
Press Release

Baker-Polito administration awards $3.5 million to 7 agencies across the Commonwealth to support expectant and parenting teens

5/07/2021 Department of Public Health

Award to provide additional support to young parents during the pandemic
News

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

5/05/2021 Department of Transitional Assistance

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