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Cold Emergency -The District's Cold Emergency Plan is currently active.

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A Home for the Holidays

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

A Christmas Wish: Mayor Bowser Celebrates the Smith Family Receiving “A Home for the Holidays”

Mayor Bowser and DHS Director Laura Zeilinger joined the Smith family as they signed their lease to a new home.

Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training Pilot Program

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

Winter Plan

The Winter Plan describes how District government agencies and providers within the Continuum of Care will coordinate to provide hypothermia shelter and other services for those who are experiencing homelessness DC.

Shelter Hotline Information

Obtain Shelter Hotline information cards and flyers for your community and neighbors.

Guidance for Furloughed District Residents Seeking Public Benefits

Anyone experiencing food or financial insecurity is welcomed to apply for public benefits.

Important Information for SNAP Recipients about your February Benefits

Due to the partial shutdown of the Federal Government, all states and the District of Columbia are...

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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.

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Jan 22 2019

Mayor Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation, Giving DC Government the Ability to Provide More Federal Employees with Much-Needed Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Mayor Bowser also Commits $2 Million to SNAP, Ensuring DC’s Most Vulnerable Continue to...

Jan 18 2019

DC Snow Team Gears Up for MLK Weekend Inclement Weather

The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasting a mix of rain, snow, and sleet this weekend

Jan 17 2019

DC Snow Team to Treat Roads Ahead of Tonight’s Snow, Rain Mix

Jan 11 2019

District to Activate “Cold Emergency Plan” Saturday, January 12, 2019, 8:00 am through Monday, January 14, 2019 8:00 am

MEDIA ADVISORY

Dec 21 2018

Modified Holiday Schedule for Select District Services

DC government offices will be closed Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2018 and New Year’s...

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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View Job Announcement available at Careers.dc.gov

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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.

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