The Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) is a state option that allows certain eligible households to use their SNAP benefits to purchase meals at approved restaurants. RMP expands food options to certain DTA households who may have barriers to preparing and cooking food for themselves. The Department…

Economic Assistance case managers are required to assist individuals and families to meet program rules. Updates have been made to the Online Guide to clarify and streamline procedures for immunization and direct deposit requirements to increase engagement with individuals and families who are…

As part of The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Pandemic Emergency Assistance fund was established. Massachusetts is using the remaining money within this fund to issue a one-time payment of $39.17 to children and pregnant grantees who received a…

Many community organizations participate in charitable gift giving to children during the holiday season. Some of these organizations require proof that families are in need. DTA can provide a Holiday Gift letter for children under 14 that families can present to an organization to participate…

Despite their commitments to diversifying their workforces, many companies continue to struggle with attracting, hiring, and retaining employees from underrepresented groups. Achieving workplace diversity is not easy, but leaders can target, address, and nudge specific data points and…