Homelessness Prevention & Diversion
The District has several programs that help prevent families and individuals at risk of homelessness from entering the shelter system or assist with rapid exit from shelter.
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The District has several programs that help prevent families and individuals at risk of...
TANF provides cash assistance and work to needy District families with dependent children.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - formerly known as the "Food Stamps...
Get locations and view online map of Economic Security Administration (ESA) Service Centers.
Assistance with child care fees is available and based on need, income and family size.
Event CalendarCity-wide health education and applied learning centers for DC seniors 60 years and...
02/10/2025
DHS' most recent and updated organizational chart as of July 2025.
01/14/2020
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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Mayor Vincent C. Gray joined the Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness (TCP), The Transitional Housing Corporation (THC) and the Coalition for Non-Profit Housing and Economic Development (CNHED) today for the official launch of the “500 Families. 100 Days.
