Web Site:

www.mass.gov/dta

Organization Chart

Mission:

The mission of the Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) is to support low-income individuals and families to meet their basic needs, increase their incomes, and improve their quality of life. DTA works with individuals and families throughout the Commonwealth to provide services through a combination of federal and state-funded programs with the ultimate goal of achieving fiscal stability for all our clients. DTA serves one out of every nine people in the Commonwealth - including working families, children, elders, and people with disabilities.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 18 S. 1-30	Department of Transitional Assistance
MGL C. 118 S. 1-11	Aid to Families with Dependent Children
St. 1995 C. 5 S. 1-143	An Act Reforming the Welfare System as amended
MGL C. 118A S. 1-8	Assistance to the Aged and Disabled
MGL C. 117A S. 1-10	Support by the Commonwealth (EAEDC)

Regulations

106 CMR	Department of Transitional Assistance Regulations and Legal Notices

 

Reports:

• Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled, and Children (EAEDC) Caseload
  


• SNAP (formerly the Food Stamp program) Caseload
  


• Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Caseload
  


• Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) Caseload
  


• DTA Facts & Figures as required by line-item 4400-1000