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Heat Emergency - A heat emergency is in effect for Washington, DC. Residents are urged to take precautions against the heat.
Find cooling centers, spray parks and more information about heat emergencies.

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Language Access Customer Advisory Group

Join the Language Access Customer Advisory Group and help improve our services.

Downtown Transportation & Services Plan for Services Impacted by the MLK Library Closure

The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (MLK) will be closed for renovation on March 4, 2017.

Grant a New Lease on Life

The DC Department of Human Services is seeking affordable apartment units for families currently experiencing homelessness.

DHS LEAP Academy Training

The LEAP Academy bridges the gap between unemployed/underemployed TANF customers and in-demand jobs within DC Government and the private sector, while providing a pathway to the middle class.

Application for Benefits

With the Combined Application for Benefits Form, you can apply or be recertified for Financial Assistance/TANF, SNAP (formerly Food Stamps) and Medical Assistance.

PASS

Parent and Adolescent Support Services (PASS) serves District of Columbia families of youth who are committing status offenses.

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TANF

TANF provides cash assistance and work to needy District families with dependent children.

SNAP

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - formerly known as the "Food Stamps...

Child Care assistance

Assistance with child care fees is available and based on need, income and family size.

Emergency Rental Assistance

Owe back rent? Facing Eviction? Emergency Rental Assistance may be able to help.

Service Centers

Get locations and view online map of Economic Security Administration (ESA) Service Centers.

Application for ESA Benefits

Apply or be recertified for TANF, SNAP or Medical assistance offered by DHS.

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Jun 18 2017

District Activates Heat Emergency Plan

Residents are urged to take precautions and check on vulnerable neighbors during extreme heat.

Jun 13 2017

District Activates Heat Emergency Plan

Residents are urged to take precautions against the heat.

Jun 12 2017

District Prepares for Extreme Heat, Cautions Residents to Stay Safe

With temperatures on the rise and expected to remain high throughout the week, the DC Government is...

Jun 7 2017

Help the District name the Ward 4 Short-term Family Housing building!

May 10 2017

Mayor Bowser Releases Annual Point-in-Time Count Results

The Point-in-Time count reflects the number of persons and families experiencing homelessness.

Apr 3 2017

March 2017 Newsletter

Mar 1 2017

February 2017 DHS Newsletter

Oct 31 2016

October 2016 DHS Newsletter

Oct 19 2016

September 2016 DHS Newsletter

Sep 27 2016

July 2016 DHS Newsletter

Jan 6 2017

District to Activate “Cold Emergency Plan” Tonight

City's Cold Emergency Plan - Friday, January 6, 2017

Jan 12 2016

District to Activate “Cold Emergency Plan” Tonight

WASHINGTON, DC - The Department of Human Services (DHS) in collaboration with the District of...

Jan 4 2016

District to Activate “Cold Emergency Plan” Tonight

WASHINGTON, DC - The Department of Human Services (DHS) in collaboration with the District of...

Dec 22 2015

Low-Barrier Emergency Shelters Will Open Early on Christmas Eve

The Department of Human Services (DHS) will open all low-barrier emergency shelters at 4:00 pm on...

Nov 22 2015

Hypothermia Alert will be “Activated” at 7PM Tonight

WASHINGTON, DC- An overnight hypothermia alert will be ACTIVATED at 7:00 pm. Sunday, November 22,...

Oct 1 2015

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