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Read Mayor Bowser’s Presentation on DC’s COVID-19 Situational Update: January 15.
Please note all District services are modified due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Agency Home Responsive

DHS Modified Operations During COVID-19

To mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor Muriel Bowser has modified DC Government operations starting Monday, March 16, 2020. View DHS services and resources available during the COVID-19 emergency.

Responding to COVID-19 in Emergency Shelters

As part of the Bowser Administration’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency, the District fundamentally transformed how it serves and supports residents experiencing homelessness.

District's Covid-19 Hotline & Web Portal

Residents that are homebound because of COVID-19 can request support from the District for food and other essential items.

Home for the Holidays

As the holiday season approaches, let’s work together as a community to reduce homelessness in the District.

Apply for Benefits

Apply for public benefits and complete recertification and mid certification application.

Eviction Prevention & Rent Assistance

The District has rental assistance programs and housing resources to help residents prevent eviction.

Receiving Your EBT Card & P-EBT Updates

Information and updates about receiving an EBT card and the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program.

Featured Services

DHS Modified Operations During COVID-19

See an overview of DHS services and resources available during modified DC Government operations...

TANF

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

Emergency Rental Assistance

Owe back rent? Facing eviction? The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) may be able to...

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.

Service Centers

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

DHS Alerts - Caller ID Spoofing Scam

Please be aware that the DC Department of Human Services (DHS) main office number (202-671-4200) is being used as part of a “caller ID spoofing” scam and scammers are identifying themselves as DHS' employees. If you answer, they use scam scripts to try to steal your money or valuable personal information, which can be used in fraudulent activity.

DHS would not threaten or pressure individuals to share financial information. Learn more.

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Latest

Jan 19 2021

Modified District Government Services for Inauguration Day

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, the District Government will observe the 59th...

Dec 22 2020

Modified District Government Services for Christmas Day

On Friday, December 25, 2020, the District Government will observe Christmas Day.

Nov 20 2020

Mayor Bowser Encourages District Residents to Help Keep Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness Safe throughout Hypothermia Season

District residents are encouraged to save the Shelter Hotline phone number (202) 399-7093 in...

Nov 16 2020

Mayor Bowser Announces Annual “A Home for the Holidays” Campaign

This year, there is a focus on vulnerable residents experiencing homelessness who are currently...

Nov 1 2020

Mayor Bowser to Activate District’s Hypothermia Alert

(Washington, DC) – In accordance with the 2020-2021 District of Columbia Winter Plan, the Bowser...

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,...

211 Answers, Please!

Dial 211 to find local and national health and human services programs.
For inquiries regarding SNAP, TANF and Medicaid benefits, please call (202) 727-5355.

Department of Human Services

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm

Connect With Us
64 New York Avenue, NE, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 671-4200
Fax: (202) 671-4326
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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Agency Performance

While the Federal Government Aims to Warehouse Children, Mayor Bowser Displays Model for Short-Term Family Housing

Date Released:

Wed, 08/21/2019

The opening of The Sterling continues the momentum toward making homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in the District and replacing the DC General Family Shelter, which Mayor Bowser closed in 2018. Watch the ribbon cutting.