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DHS Service Center Map Grants Open Government and FOIA Job Opportunities at DHS Agency Home Responsive Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Training Pilot Program The DC Department of Human Services’ Overdose Prevention and Naloxone Pilot Program. What's New With The TANF Employment & Education Program The Department of Human Services (DHS) is focusing on the needs of the whole family. Hypothermia/Hyperthermia Alerts The District is committed to protecting residents experiencing homelessness from hypothermia and other extreme cold and hot weather injuries. Public Charge Rule Frequently Asked Questions for DC Residents The new final Public Charge Rule is suspended until further notice... Comprehensive Street Outreach Network The Comprehensive Street Outreach Network provides strategic support to unsheltered individuals living on the street or in locations not fit for human habitation. Zoe's Doors Drop-In Center Zoe's Doors is a drop-in center for District youth ages 24 and under experiencing homelessness and housing instability or simply in need of a safe place to go. Featured Services SNAP The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - formerly known as the "Food Stamps... 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. Application for ESA Benefits Apply or be recertified for TANF, SNAP or Medical assistance offered by DHS. More Services DHS Alerts DHS Popular Links DC Landlord Partnership Fund Updates and Changes FY20 Pre-Expenditure Report and Intended Use Plan DC Affordable Housing and Homelessness Programs - Tenant Associations FAQs Family Rehousing and Stabilization (FRSP) Task Force DHS On-Site Service Act Testimony DHS FY2020 Priorities and Budget Follow DHS on Twitter Tweets by @DCHumanServ Latest Press Releases Newsletters Advisories Job Announcements Jan 22 2020 Mayor Bowser Participates in 2020 Point in Time Count, Connects Residents with Homeless Services Mayor Bowser Joins Volunteers at Annual Census of Persons Experiencing Homelessness to Raise... Jan 21 2020 Mayor Bowser to Participate in Annual Point in Time Count and Raise Awareness about the District’s Homeless Services (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, January 22, at 9 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser, along with volunteers,... Dec 18 2019 Mayor Bowser to Activate the District’s Cold Emergency Plan First Cold Emergency Plan of the Season is Activated, Guarantees Shelter Beds for Individuals in... Dec 11 2019 Mayor Bowser Celebrates DC Family of Six Receiving Stable Housing Through Annual “A Home for the Holidays” Campaign Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the Gonzalez family as they moved into their permanent home as part... Dec 9 2019 Mayor Bowser to Launch Study on Impact of Income-Based Transit Subsidies on Equity Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a new research project within The Lab @ DC to study the impact... More Mar 19 2018 February 2018 DHS Newsletter February 2018 Newsletter Jan 29 2018 January 2018 DHS Newsletter January 2018 Newsletter More 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,... More Oct 1 2015 View Job Announcements View Job Announcement available at Careers.dc.gov More 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] Ask the Director Agency Performance DC Snow Team to Deploy Ahead of Monday’s Wintry Mix, Cold Emergency Plan Remains Activated Date Released: Sun, 01/07/2018 To prepare, the DC Snow Team will deploy more than 200 trucks to salt District roads on Monday, January 8 starting at 9 am. 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