Homelessness Prevention
Residents who may not qualify for STAY DC will be referred to ERAP by the program for additional screening.
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Featured Services
Owe back rent? Facing eviction? The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) may be able to...
Assistance with child care fees is available and based on need, income and family size.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - formerly known as the "Food Stamps...
TANF provides cash assistance and work to needy District families with dependent children.
Apply or recertify for cash, food, and medicial benefits available in the District.
Residents who may not qualify for STAY DC will be referred to ERAP by the program for additional...
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Nov 1 2021
The campaign seeks to transition residents experiencing homelessness into long-term housing...
Oct 31 2021
The campaign supports Homeward DC, the Mayor’s strategic plan to make homelessness rare,...
Oct 14 2021
Announces STAY DC Application Deadline of October 27
Aug 27 2021
The District has provided nearly $143 million in rent and utility assistance to District residents...
Aug 10 2021
(Washington, DC) Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that vaccination against COVID-19 will be a...
Jan 6 2017
City's Cold Emergency Plan - Friday, January 6, 2017
Jan 12 2016
WASHINGTON, DC - The Department of Human Services (DHS) in collaboration with the District of...
Jan 4 2016
WASHINGTON, DC - The Department of Human Services (DHS) in collaboration with the District of...
Dec 22 2015
The Department of Human Services (DHS) will open all low-barrier emergency shelters at 4:00 pm on...
Nov 22 2015
WASHINGTON, DC- An overnight hypothermia alert will be ACTIVATED at 7:00 pm. Sunday, November 22,...
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Department of Human Services
Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm
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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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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]
Agency Performance