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- Veterans1 program
- School and college2 programs
- IDs and records3 programs
- Safety1 program
Checked on October 8, 2026
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- Lost a jobMoney, food and health coverage while you look for work.
- Having a babyHealth care, food and time off for you and your baby.
- A fire, flood or stormShelter, food, repairs and papers after a disaster.
- A new diagnosis or disabilityHealth care, income and help at work after a big health change.
- Someone diedWhat to do in the first weeks, and help for the family.
- Divorce or separationHealth coverage, child support and money when a household splits.
- Leaving the militaryVA health care and benefits, school, work and health coverage.
- Turning 65Medicare, Social Security and help with costs.
- Getting out of jail or prisonAn ID, health care, food and a place to stay after release.
- Facing eviction or losing housingRent help, legal help and a safe place to stay.
- Not safe at homeSafety first, then a place to stay and money of your own.
Apply online
Websites run by District of Columbia agencies where you can apply for benefits or manage them.
Department of Human Services
District Direct
For food benefits, cash help for families, emergency cash help, and Medicaid.
districtdirect.dc.gov
DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority
DC Health Link
For health insurance plans, Medicaid, and children's health coverage.
dchealthlink.com
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
DC Family Child Care Subsidy Portal
For help paying for child care.
osse.my.site.com
Department of Energy and Environment
DOEE Utility Assistance Application
For help with heating bills and home repairs that save energy.
doee.dc.gov
Department of Employment Services
DC Paid Family Leave Benefits Portal
For paid leave.
dcpaidfamilyleave.dc.gov
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
DC Tuition Assistance Grant DC OneApp
For college aid.
osse.dc.gov
Office of the Attorney General
DC Child Support Services Online
For child support.
oag.dc.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
State agencies
Who runs each program in the District of Columbia, and how to reach them.
Department of Health
Department of Health Care Finance
DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority
Department of Energy and Environment
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
Department of Employment Services
DC Office on Aging
Department on Disability Services
Department of Behavioral Health
Office of the Attorney General
DC Housing Finance Agency
Office of Veterans Affairs
Department of Motor Vehicles
Department of Human Services
Department of Health
Department of Health Care Finance
DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority
Department of Energy and Environment
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
Department of Employment Services
DC Office on Aging
Department on Disability Services
Department of Behavioral Health
Office of the Attorney General
DC Housing Finance Agency
Office of Veterans Affairs
Department of Motor Vehicles
Checked on October 8, 2026
For official information, visit DC.gov.
Good to know
DC does not operate a separate general assistance program confirmed in the official sources reviewed; Interim Disability Assistance is listed under general_assistance as a locally administered cash assistance program. DC participates in SUN Bucks for summer 2026.
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