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Department of Human Services

Heat Emergency - A heat emergency is in effect for Washington, DC. Residents are urged to take precautions against the heat.
Find cooling centers and more information about heat emergencies.

Agency Home Responsive

DHS 2019 Book Bag & Swag Drive

Purchase school supplies and uniforms for children residing in shelter.

Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training Pilot Program

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

EBT Fraud Alert

Scammers have figured out how to clone Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards from multiple states...

DHS FY2020 Priorities and Budget

Investing in our Strategic Priorities: DHS FY2020 Proposed Budget.

Project Reconnect

Project Reconnect is a new shelter diversion and rapid-exit program for unaccompanied adults.

Featured Services

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.

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

DHS Popular Links

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Latest

Jul 20 2019

Mayor Bowser Extends Service Hours for Several Outdoor Pools and Splash Parks Through Monday, July 22

Due to the extreme heat, Mayor Bowser extended hours for several Department of Parks and Recreation...

Jul 18 2019

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan Through Sunday, July 21

The Mayor has extended morning and evening hours for select outdoor pools and splash parks.

Jul 16 2019

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan

Mayor extends hours for low-barrier shelters and select outdoor pools and splash parks through...

Jul 14 2019

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan

(Washington, DC) – According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the current temperature in...

Jul 6 2019

Mayor Bowser Activates Heat Emergency Plan

(Washington, DC) – According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the current temperature in...

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]