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TANF provides cash assistance and work to needy District families with dependent children.
Owe back rent? Facing eviction? The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) may be able to...
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - formerly known as the "Food Stamps...
Assistance with child care fees is available and based on need, income and family size.
Get locations and view online map of Economic Security Administration (ESA) Service Centers.
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Feb 4 2021
DC Water becomes first utility in the District to help residents even if they aren’t account...
Feb 3 2021
Families are expected to begin moving into the Terrell in March 2021.
Jan 28 2021
(Washington, DC) – Tonight, the District, in partnership with the Community Partnership for the...
Jan 23 2021
On-demand transportation to shelter is available by calling (202) 399-7093 or 311.
Jan 19 2021
(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, the District Government will observe the 59th...
Jan 6 2017
City's Cold Emergency Plan - Friday, January 6, 2017
Jan 12 2016
WASHINGTON, DC - The Department of Human Services (DHS) in collaboration with the District of...
Jan 4 2016
WASHINGTON, DC - The Department of Human Services (DHS) in collaboration with the District of...
Dec 22 2015
The Department of Human Services (DHS) will open all low-barrier emergency shelters at 4:00 pm on...
Nov 22 2015
WASHINGTON, DC- An overnight hypothermia alert will be ACTIVATED at 7:00 pm. Sunday, November 22,...
Department of Human Services
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Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm
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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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Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm
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64 New York Avenue, NE, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 671-4200
Fax: (202) 671-4326
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]



