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Submit A Concern: A Smarter, More Transparent Way to Serve District Residents
UPDATE: SNAP ABAWD work requirements implementation starts on June 1, 2026
Changes to stabilize TANF begin October 2026
The District is committed to protecting residents experiencing homelessness from hypothermia and other extreme cold weather injuries.
Your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card is how you access your benefits. It is important to keep it safe.
The District is committed to protecting residents experiencing homelessness from hypothermia and other extreme cold weather injuries.
Your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card is how you access your benefits. It is important to keep it safe.
Our number is 202-727-5355, and we accept calls from 7:30 am - 4:45 pm, Monday through Friday.
Submit A Concern: A Smarter, More Transparent Way to Serve District Residents
UPDATE: SNAP ABAWD work requirements implementation starts on June 1, 2026
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Hypothermia Alerts
The District is committed to ensuring that people experiencing homelessness have access to shelter...
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SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - formerly known as the "Food Stamps...
Eviction Prevention
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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.
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Department of Human Services Organizational Chart
DHS' most recent and updated organizational chart as of February 2026.
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DC FY22 WINTER PLAN
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Featured News
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Advisories
02/22/2026
Mayor Bowser Provides Update on Forecasted Snow and District Snow Team Deployment
02/22/2026
DC Public Schools Will Open on Two-Hour Delay on Monday, February 23; DC Government to Open on Time
02/21/2026
Mayor Bowser to Deploy District Snow Team Ahead of Forecasted Snow
02/03/2026
District Snow Team Preparing for Tuesday Evening’s Forecasted Snow Showers
01/26/2026
Mayor Bowser Opens Applications for the 2026 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program
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01/06/2017
District to Activate “Cold Emergency Plan” Tonight
01/12/2016
District to Activate “Cold Emergency Plan” Tonight
01/04/2016
District to Activate “Cold Emergency Plan” Tonight
12/22/2015
Low-Barrier Emergency Shelters Will Open Early on Christmas Eve
11/22/2015
Hypothermia Alert will be “Activated” at 7PM Tonight
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