DHS offers emergency shelter to families experiencing homelessness in safe and dignified buildings known as Short-Term Family Housing (STFH). 

(For information on emergency shelter for individuals, click here.) 

Each STFH program provides a rich array of supports and service connections – including housing search assistance, mental health and employment services, and meaningful activities for children – with the goal of helping families exit to stable housing as quickly as possible. DHS’s STFH inventory for families includes both apartment-style units and private rooms. 

All STFH referrals are made through the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center.  

Short-Term Family Housing 

DHS partners with several providers to operate STFH shelters and overflow sites located in neighborhoods across the District: 

The Terrell – WARD 1 
Operated by CORE DC 
Phone: 202-830-2002 
Email: [email protected]  

The Brooks – WARD 3 
Operated by Friendship Place 
Phone: (202) 414-7798 
Email: [email protected]  

The Kennedy – WARD 4 
Operated by NCCF 
Phone: (202) 845-8070 
Email: [email protected]  

The Sterling – WARD 5 
Operated by NCCF 
Phone: (202) 450-2461 
Email: [email protected] 

The Aya – WARD 6 
Operated by Community of Hope  
Phone: (202) 621-8954 
Email: [email protected]  

The Horizon – WARD 7 
Operated by CORE DC 
Phone: (202) 733-4069 
Email: [email protected]  

The Triumph – WARD 8 
Operated by Community of Hope 
Phone: (202) 735-0979 
Email: [email protected]  

New Beginning – WARD 1 
Operated by NCCF 
Phone: 202-984-7960
Email: [email protected] 

DHS also offers STFH overflow sites to provide additional capacity when necessary. These sites ensure that families experiencing homelessness can always access essential services and support, with the goal of helping them regain stability and transition to permanent housing.

The Terrell @ Partner Arms 3- WARD 1
Operated by CORE DC
Phone: 202-830-2002
Email: [email protected] 

The Aya @ Girard Street- WARD 6
Operated by Community of Hope
Phone: (202) 621-8954
Email: [email protected]   

The Brooks @ Valley Place- WARD 3
Operated by Friendship Place
Phone: 202-414-7798
Email: [email protected]