As we navigate the current public health emergency, the well-being of our students and families remains our top priority.ÌýWe recognize the hardships and uncertainties many of our families are facing right now and are committed to supporting in any way we can. Below you will find resources readily available to families in a variety of different areas of assistance. We will continue to update this page often so check back regularly. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or school leader if you have any questions.
Food Assistance
°µÍø½ûÇø DC Meal Program: °µÍø½ûÇø DC and the District government are partnering to serve free meals to children 18 years old and younger at °µÍø½ûÇø DC, Charter, and .
The District of Columbia has a new hotline for residents who cannot leave their homes and require assistance obtaining food or other necessary goods and . Call 1.888.349.8323 for more information.
will continue to offer no-cost groceries at The Common’s Market (2375 Elvans Road SE) and the Maycroft Market (1474 Columbia Road NW). View more information.
,Ìý2401 Virginia Avenue NW, 202.452.8926
, 71 O Street NW, 202.797.8806
, 1525 Newton Street NW, 202.737.9311
1640 Good Hope Rd SE, 202.265.2400
, 1351 H St NE, 202.681.3532
, 1333 N St NW, 202.939.2076
Career Opportunities & Unemployment
This month’s career opportunities include: DYRS Counselor, Director of Operations, Administrative Assistant, Reporter/News Investigation Team, Executive and Engagement Assistant, Writer, Graphic Designer, Help Desk Technician and more.
: Pernix Consulting, has a new contract with the Small Business Administration (SBA), helping disburse small business loans for the crisis. They are hiring hundreds of people to work from home, all over the US. Period of performance is at least a year, with an option to extend.
District residents may file for unemployment compensation at . on the unemployment compensation process.
Internet Assistance
°µÍø½ûÇø DC Remote Learning Hub: Visit the °µÍø½ûÇø DC Remote Learning hub for materials to support your child’s academic growth during school closures. All °µÍø½ûÇø DC middle and high school students should be receiving Chromebooks. If you have questions or need tech device support connect with your child’s teacher.
Utilities Assistance
is suspending service disconnections and waiving late fees until May 1. .
has suspended disconnections for non-payment. They are also restoring service for disconnected customers and waiving late fees and offering more lenient repayment terms for customers who fall behind on their bills during the public health emergency.
Residents who are unable to makeÌýutility payments can apply for utility assistance online atÌý
Emergency Child Care
OSSE is providing emergency childcare for healthcare employees. This includes physicians, nurses, nurses’ aides, custodians, etc. who work in a medical facility. The service will be provided at no cost to families with a child care subsidy. AlphaBest and Champions will provide services for school age students. UPO will provide services to students aged 6 weeks to 3 years. Interested families should fill out .
Child care will be provided at the following locations:
- Ballou High School, 3401 4th St SE, Washington, DC 20032
- Marie Reed Elementary, 2201 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Noyes Elementary, 2201 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
- School Without Walls at Francis Stevens, 2130 G St NW, Washington, DC 20037
- Simon Elementary, 401 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032
- United Planning Organization (UPO) Edgewood Child Development Center, 601 Edgewood St NE, Washington, DC 20017
Family Services
: Emergency Rental Assistance, Housing Resources, Temporary Shelter, Community Resources, Public Benefits, TANF, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Childcare subsidy
(Ward 8): Emergency Rental Assistance, Housing Resources, Community Resources
(Ward 7): Emergency Rental Assistance, Housing Resources, Community Resources
Emergency Housing
: 741 A 8th Street SE, 202.547.7777
900 Rhode Island Avenue NE, 202.248.2098
: 129 Yuma Street SE P, 202.610.9698/9693
Health & Wellness
Ìýhas comprehensive information about the extended benefits available during their Covid-19 outbreak (ie. most providers are waiving copays for Covid-19 testing and treatment, most providers are covering telehealth, etc.)
DC Medicaid is offering special enrollment. .
: Speak with mental health cliniciansÌý on fears of the pandemic. 1.888.793.4357
: Mobile mental health crisis support. 202.481.1440
Legal Aid
: Legal services in the areas of domestic violence, family, housing, public benefits, and consumer law.
