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Read Mayor Bowser’s Presentation on DC’s COVID-19 Situational Update: May 17
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.

DHS Modified Operations During COVID-19

Apply & Recertify for Benefits

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

DHS for Stay DC

STAY DC is the District’s new emergency rental assistance program to help households unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Emergency Rental Assistance

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

DHS Modified Operations During COVID-19

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

SNAP

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

TANF

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

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

Jun 5 2021

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan for Sunday, June 6 and Monday, June 7

District residents encouraged to use Cooling Centers for relief from extreme hot weather.

Apr 12 2021

Mayor Bowser Announces $350 Million Rent and Utility Assistance Program for DC Residents

This month, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched a new program to provide financial assistance to DC...

Feb 4 2021

DC Water Will Offer Unique Assistance Program to Benefit Customers who Rent

DC Water becomes first utility in the District to help residents even if they aren’t account...

Feb 3 2021

Mayor Bowser Celebrates the Completion of The Terrell, Ward 1’s Short Term Family Housing Program and DC’s Final Site

Families are expected to begin moving into the Terrell in March 2021.

Jan 28 2021

DHS and TCP Execute Annual PIT Count of Persons Experiencing Homelessness With COVID-19 Protocols in Place

(Washington, DC) – Tonight, the District, in partnership with the Community Partnership for the...

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

Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground on Ward 1 Short-Term Family Housing

Date Released:

Tue, 07/02/2019

Mayor Bowser broke ground on the Ward 1 Short-Term Family Housing, the final building in the Mayor’s plan to replace the DC General Family Shelter with dignified, service-enriched programs across DC. The Ward 1 site will include 35 apartment-style emergency shelter units for families and 15 permanent supportive housing apartments for senior women.