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DHS Service Tip: Shelter Hotline

The District’s Shelter Hotline, operated by the United Planning Organization, is available for residents experiencing homelessness.

Grant a New Lease on Life

The District of Columbia Department of Human Services is seeking affordable apartment units for families currently experiencing homelessness.

Closing DC General Family Shelter Storyboard

The Closing DC General Family Shelter Storyboard shares data and information on the District’s progress to safely close the old hospital as a family shelter.

Improving the District Approach to Benefits Connections: A more targeted partnership around SOAR

The District has a new approach to ensuring clients experiencing homelessness have access to the vital benefits they are entitled to.

COMING SOON - Downtown Day Services Center

Downtown Day Services Center to open in the District and serve individuals experiencing homelessness.

Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training Pilot Program

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

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.

SNAP

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

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.

Application for ESA Benefits

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

DHS Alerts

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Nov 13 2018

Mayor Bowser Cuts the Ribbon on the Latest Short-Term Family Housing Program, The Triumph in Ward 8

Three short-term housing programs have opened this fall.

Oct 8 2018

Mayor Bowser to Cut the Ribbon on Latest Short-Term Family Housing Program, The Horizon in Ward 7

Mayor continues the momentum toward keeping her promise of closing and replacing DC General once...

Sep 7 2018

Mayor Bowser Announces Service Providers for Three Short-Term Family Housing Programs

The National Center for Children and Families, Life Deeds, and Community of Hope Selected to...

Aug 31 2018

Ribbon Cutting on New Short Term Family Housing Program in Ward 4 Coming September 26

The Bowser administration continues to call on landlords to help families secure permanent housing.

Aug 25 2018

Mayor Bowser with DC Police Chief Peter Newsham to Hold Public Safety Media Avail

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today at 2 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be joined by DC Police Chief Peter...

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

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