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DHS News and Information Newsletter

Get the latest news and information on DHS programs, services, and resources in our monthly e-newsletter.

DHS Passport to Work Week

Earn up to $250.00 for participating the entire week and connect with employment, education/training, child well-being, and health & wellness resources across the District.

Short-Term Family Housing Solicitation

The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to provide core services within the homeless services Continuum of Care identified in this RFQ.

DHS Blog: A Fair Shot: Mayor Bowser’s FY 2019 Proposed Budget

Mayor Bowser’s FY 2019 Budget demonstrates her leadership and commitment to ensuring all DC residents have a fair shot.

DC No-Fee Birth Certificate

The DHS No-Fee Birth Certificate Program, in partnership with the DC Department of Health, is designed to reduce the barriers to obtaining a birth certificate for District-born residents.

Protecting SNAP

In response to community concerns (and our own), DHS is removing the ads and taking steps to ensure future advertisements express our belief that SNAP is a critical and effective program.

DC Landlord Partnership Fund

The purpose of the District of Columbia Landlord Partnership Fund is to...

Featured Services

Service Centers

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

Emergency Rental Assistance

Owe back rent? Facing Eviction? Emergency Rental Assistance may be able to help.

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.

SNAP

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

Application for ESA Benefits

Apply or be recertified for TANF, SNAP or Medical assistance offered by DHS.

DHS Alerts

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Mar 28 2018

Mayor Bowser Celebrates Lease Signings with Residents Experiencing Homelessness

Mayor Bowser today celebrated lease signings with more than 60 families and individuals.

Mar 28 2018

District of Columbia to Participate in Regional Test of Wireless Emergency Alert System

Country’s first live regional test using geo-target capabilities, reaching up to 5.2M.

Mar 27 2018

Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Lease Signings with Over 60 Residents Experiencing Homelessness

Voucher holders or those with temporary subsidies can select a unit and complete the process.

Mar 20 2018

Bowser Administration Declares Snow Emergency

Mayor Muriel Bowser deployed her DC Snow Team at 4 pm Tuesday afternoon

Feb 16 2018

Modified Holiday Schedule for Select District Services

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District of Columbia Government offices will be closed on Presidents Day (...

Mar 19 2018

February 2018 DHS Newsletter

February 2018 Newsletter

Jan 29 2018

January 2018 DHS Newsletter

January 2018 Newsletter

Feb 8 2018

Solicitation for short-term family housing

In March 2018, the Department of Human Services in partnership with the Office of Contracting and...

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...

Oct 1 2015

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View Job Announcement available at Careers.dc.gov

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