WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
DC Government will open at 10:00 a.m. Click here for Mayor Bowser’s announcement on the District’s current operational posture.
DHS Headquarters
- Will open at 10:00 a.m.
Family Services Administration
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Virginia Williams Family Resource Center, the central intake office for families seeking assistance with housing needs, will open at 10:00 a.m. for walk-in services. Households are encouraged to call 202-526-0017 to connect with a VWFRC team member and complete an assessment for homeless services.
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Low-barrier and hypothermia shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness will operate around the clock.
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The Sanctuary, a low-barrier shelter for transition age youth (age 18-24), located 511 Mellon Street NE, will be open around the clock.
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Downtown Day Services Center, located at 1313 New York Avenue NW, will be open normal hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Zoe’s Doors Youth Drop-In Center, located at 900 Rhode Island Avenue NE, will be open around the clock.
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Sasha Bruce Youth Drop-In Center, located at 741 8th Street SE, will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Latin American Youth Center Drop-In Center, located at 3045 15th Street NW, will follow federal government open/closed posture.
Economic Security Administration
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Service Centers will open for in-person services at 10 a.m. Customers may also contact the ESA Call Center or access online services through District Direct.