Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)

The Department of Transitional Assistance 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.

Who we serve

DTA provides benefits to 1 out of every 8 people in Massachusetts. Those served by DTA include children, elders, and people with disabilities. Many of those who receive benefits from DTA work.

What do you need help with?

Featured services

SNAP Benefits (Food Stamps) 
Economic assistance (cash benefits) 
Employment and Training Resources for DTA Clients 

More services

About DTA 
DTA Seniors 
DTA Research and Reports 
DTA Program Integrity 
Additional Support Services 
DTA Public Records 

Recent news & announcements

Press Release

Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance Receives Federal Bonus for Strong Performance in Program Accuracy and Quality Control in Administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program  

7/02/2018 Department of Transitional Assistance

United States Department of Agriculture Awards Bonus to DTA Three Years Running

News

Commissioner McCue delivered his FY19 budget testimony on March 12, 2018 

3/16/2018 Department of Transitional Assistance

Commissioner Jeff McCue delivered DTA's fiscal year 2019 budget recommendations to the Joint Committee on Ways and Means at their second EOHHS public hearing on March 12, 2018 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

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