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Read Mayor Bowser’s Presentation on DC’s COVID-19 Situational Update: September 20
Please note that District agencies, are open for in-person services for residents.

Agency Home Responsive

Re-opening DC

The Department of Human Services, along with other District agencies, is re-opening In-person services for residents starting July 12. See What’s Changing.

District Direct Mobile App

In the meantime, download the District Mobile App from the Google Play or Apple App Store.

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.

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...

SNAP

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

Service Centers

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

Application for ESA Benefits

Apply or recertify for cash, food, and medicial benefits available in the District.

Homeless and Homelessness Prevention Services

Providing emergency and ongoing housing support and services.

Child Care assistance

Assistance with child care fees is available and based on need, income and family size.

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

Aug 27 2021

Mayor Bowser Announces the District is Among the First Jurisdictions to Achieve Federal Milestone for Emergency Rental Assistance

The District has provided nearly $143 million in rent and utility assistance to District residents...

Aug 10 2021

Mayor Bowser Announces that All DC Government Employees Will Be Required to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

(Washington, DC) Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that vaccination against COVID-19 will be a...

Jul 12 2021

Mayor Bowser Welcomes Back Employees as DC Government Leads in Returning to the Workplace

In-Person, Walk-in Services Expand for Residents and Businesses

Jul 6 2021

Mayor Bowser Releases Homeward DC 2.0 Plan

While Recognizing Members of the Goodfellas Team, Administration Officials Highlighted the Mayor...

Jun 26 2021

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan for Sunday, June 27 through Wednesday, June 30

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Due to the current temperatures and forecast of extreme heat, Mayor Muriel...

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.