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What's New With The TANF Employment & Education Program

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is focusing on the needs of the whole family.

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

In recognition of Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, DHS is drawing awareness to the...

Hypothermia/Hyperthermia Alerts

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

Public Charge Rule Frequently Asked Questions for DC Residents

The new final Public Charge Rule is suspended until further notice...

A Home for the Holidays

As the holiday season approaches, let’s work together as a community to reduce homelessness in the District.

Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training Pilot Program

The DC Department of Human Services’ Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Pilot Program.

Featured Services

SNAP

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

Emergency Rental Assistance

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

Child Care assistance

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

TANF

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

Service Centers

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

Application for ESA Benefits

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

DHS Alerts

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Latest

Dec 11 2019

Mayor Bowser Celebrates DC Family of Six Receiving Stable Housing Through Annual “A Home for the Holidays” Campaign

Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the Gonzalez family as they moved into their permanent home as part...

Dec 9 2019

Mayor Bowser to Launch Study on Impact of Income-Based Transit Subsidies on Equity

Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a new research project within The Lab @ DC to study the impact...

Nov 21 2019

Mayor Bowser, Residents, and Organizations Pledge Support to Protect and Help Neighbors Experiencing Homelessness This Winter

Mayor Muriel Bowser hosted a Hypothermia Awareness Pledge Event during National Hunger and...

Nov 20 2019

Mayor Bowser to Encourage Residents and Businesses to Take the District’s Hypothermia Pledge

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, November 21, at 11:30 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DowntownDC...

Oct 2 2019

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan for October 2, 2019

The current temperature in Washington, DC is 93 degrees with a heat index of 95 degrees.

Mar 19 2018

February 2018 DHS Newsletter

February 2018 Newsletter

Jan 29 2018

January 2018 DHS Newsletter

January 2018 Newsletter

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,...

Oct 1 2015

View Job Announcements

View Job Announcement available at Careers.dc.gov

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]