Department of Human Services Organizational Chart
DHS' most recent and updated organizational chart as of May 2026.
Modified District Government Services for Labor Day. Learn more
If you are traveling out of state and have difficulty using your EBT card, please call OPRMI at 202-671-4460 and select option 1.
Protect Your Benefits! It's important to keep your EBT card safe. Learn more
NOTICE: DHS disclosure on recent data privacy incidents. Learn more
SNAP ABAWD work requirements implementation started on June 1, 2026. Learn more
Update: Changes to stabilize TANF begin October 2027. Learn more
DHS' most recent and updated organizational chart as of May 2026.
Assistance with child care fees is available and based on need, income and family size.
The District is committed to ensuring that people experiencing homelessness have access to shelter and transportation from November through March when unhoused residents are at greatest risk of hypothermia and other cold weather injuries.
Get locations and view online map of Economic Security Administration (ESA) Service Centers.
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" program - helps low-income residents and families buy the food they need for good health.