Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance

Filed Under: Emergency Assistance, Food, Disability Resources, Veterans, Employment, Domestic Violence, Administrative Assistance
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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

In addition to food and cash benefits, DTA offers other services to help you meet your basic needs and achieve economic mobility.

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Service hours

DTA Assistance Line is open Monday through Friday, from 8:15am to 4:45pm

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While every effort is made to provide current and accurate information for the agency descriptions and hours of operation, it is recommended to call the agency to verify the information before visiting.

Last updated December 17, 2025