DC Department of Human Services (DHS)

The mission of the D.C. Department of Human Services is to empower every District resident to reach their full potential by providing meaningful connections to work opportunities, economic assistance and supportive services.

The Economic Security Administration (ESA) determines eligibility for benefits under the Temporary Cash Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medical Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly Food Stamps), Child Care Subsidy, Burial Assistance, Interim Disability Assistance. ESA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training Program (SNAP E&T) provide employment and training services to able-bodied adults without dependents who receive food stamps. ESA performs monitoring, quality control, and reporting functions required by federal law and court orders.
(202) 671 - 4200      - DHS Main Office Line

Adams Place Day Center

The Day Center addresses the long-standing need in the community of having a safe and dignified place for individuals experiencing homelessness to go during the day to take care of everyday needs and...
  • 2210 Adams Place NE Washington DC 20018
Service Category: Housing Care Skills & Training
Service Eligibility: Homeless Near Homeless

Adult Abuse Hotline

Adult abuse generally refers to mistreatment of an older person by someone who has a special relationship with the elder such as a spouse, sibling, child, friend, or caregiver. Abuse may take the form...
711; (202) 724-5626 English
Service Category: Care Help Escape Violence
Service Eligibility: Seniors (55+)

Burial Assistance

The Burial Assistance Program provides a maximum of $1,000.00 towards the cost of a burial or $650.00 towards the cost of a cremation. Assistance is provided if the deceased is determined eligible an...
  • 645 H Street NE Washington DC 20002
Service Category: Money Navigating the System
Service Eligibility: Low-income

Child Care Assistance Program

The subsidized child care program helps income-eligible families pay their child care fees. The child care subsidy is based on an assessment of need, income, and family size.
  • 4049 South Capitol Street SW Washington DC 20032
Service Category: Money Childcare
Service Eligibility: Income-based

DC Shelter Hotline

Transportation to shelter is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you see someone outside in need of shelter or a welfare check, call the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or dial 311. If there...
Service Category: Temporary Shelter Housing
Service Eligibility: Homeless

DHS Call Center

The DHS Call Center is responsible for responding to all incoming calls regarding TANF, SNAP, and Medical Assistance for District of Columbia Residents. They Center provides high quality customer sup...
Service Category: Care Money Food

Economic Security Administration (ESA) Benefits

The Economic Security Administration (ESA) determines eligibility for benefits under the Temporary Cash Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medical Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Prog...
  • 2100 Martin Luther King Avenue SE Washington DC 20020
  • 3851 Alabama Ave SE Washington DC 20020
  • 4049 South Capitol Street SW Washington DC 20032
  • 645 H Street NE Washington DC 20002
  • 1207 Taylor Street NW Washington DC 20011
Service Category: Care Food Navigating the System Money
Service Eligibility: Health Conditions

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)

ERAP, administered by the Department of Human Services, helps income-eligible District residents (up to 125% of the Federal Poverty Level) facing housing emergencies by providing funding for overdue r...
Service Category: Emergency Help Pay for Housing
Service Eligibility: 125% Federal Poverty Line

Family Violence Prevention Program

The Family Violence Prevention and Services Program is an initiative that supports the establishment, maintenance and expansion of programs and projects to prevent incidents of family violence. It als...

Functional Family Therapy (FFT)

Functional Family Therapy is an intensive, short term intervention/prevention program that offers in-home family counseling designed specifically to address status-offending behaviors (i.e curfew viol...
Service Category: Care Counseling
DHS Economic Security Administration (ESA) Service Center - Anacostia
2100 Martin Luther King Avenue SE Washington DC 20020
DHS Economic Security Administration (ESA) Service Centers - Taylor Street
1207 Taylor Street NW Washington DC 20011
DHS Economic Security Administration (ESA) Service Centers - H Street
645 H Street NE Washington DC 20002
Adams Place Day Center
2210 Adams Place NE Washington DC 20018
DHS Economic Security Administration (ESA) Service Centers - Fort Davis
3851 Alabama Ave SE Washington DC 20020
DHS Economic Security Administration (ESA) Service Centers - Congress Heights
4049 South Capitol Street SW Washington DC 20032
Zoe's Doors
900 Rhode Island Ave NE Washington DC 20018
Homeless Services Program Office
64 New York Avenue NE, 5th Floor Washington DC 20002
DHS Main Office
64 New York Avenue NE, 6th Floor Washington DC 20002