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New federal regulations require certain changes to the DC Department of Human Services (DHS)’ reimbursement practices.

The District is committed to protecting residents experiencing homelessness from hypothermia and other extreme cold and hot weather injuries.

DHS Identifies Possible Compromised Benefits

Potentially impacted customers should file a police report and contact DHS’ Office of Program Review, Monitoring, and Investigation

Our number is 202-727-5355, and we accept calls from 7:30 am - 4:45 pm, Monday through Friday.

The District is committed to protecting residents experiencing homelessness from hypothermia and other extreme cold and hot weather injuries.

Potentially impacted customers should file a police report and contact DHS’ Office of Program Review, Monitoring, and Investigation

Our number is 202-727-5355, and we accept calls from 7:30 am - 4:45 pm, Monday through Friday.

New federal regulations require certain changes to the DC Department of Human Services (DHS)’ reimbursement practices.

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Apply for recertification to receive Food Stamps (SNAP) or Financial Assistance (TANF).

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Department of Human Services Organizational Chart

DHS' most recent and updated organizational chart as of October 2023.

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DC FY22 WINTER PLAN

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11/28/2023 District Snow Team Encourages Residents to Get Ready for Winter Weather

11/28/2023 Mayor Bowser Activates the District’s First Cold Weather Emergency of the Season

09/03/2023 Mayor Bowser Activates Hot Weather Emergency for Sunday, September 3 – Thursday, September 7

07/05/2023 Mayor Bowser Activates Hot Weather Emergency for Wednesday, July 5 – Saturday, July 8

06/26/2023 Mayor Bowser Activates Heat  Emergency Plan for Monday, June 26, 2023

01/06/2017 District to Activate “Cold Emergency Plan” Tonight

01/12/2016 District to Activate “Cold Emergency Plan” Tonight

01/04/2016 District to Activate “Cold Emergency Plan” Tonight

12/22/2015 Low-Barrier Emergency Shelters Will Open Early on Christmas Eve

11/22/2015 Hypothermia Alert will be “Activated” at 7PM Tonight

Mayor Vincent C. Gray Launches ‘500 Families. 100 Days. Quality DC Housing Now’ Campaign

(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.

District Joins Six States in Continuing Food Stamp Benefits Despite Heat and Eat Cuts

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