DC residents can explore this website to apply for public benefits by DC's Department of Human Services. Benefits include Financial Assistance/TANF, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps), and Medical Assistance.
DC Public Benefits
Source: DC Department of Human Services
Category: Local Social Services
Publication Date: 2018
Re-Engagement Center Intake Form
School counselors can use this sample intake form to gather information about student's background, supports needed, and future plans.
Source: School District of Philadelphia
Category: College Planning and Assessments, Tools for Advisers
Re-Engaging Disconnected Youth in Washington, DC
This excerpt describes local efforts supporting disconnected youth in Washington, DC, including public charter and alternative education programs, GED preparation programs, GED/workforce development blended programs, job training programs, and other programs.
Category: College Planning and Assessments, Tools for Advisers, Current Research
DC Summer Food Finder
This website helps children and families in Washington, DC find free and healthy summer meals in their neighborhood.
Source: American Institutes for Research (AIR)
Website: http://www.dcsummerfoods.org/
Category: Local Social Services
Publication Date: 2018
Virginia Williams Family Resource Center
The Virginia Williams Family Resource Center connects DC families experiencing homelessness with Homeless Services, TANF Assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Child Care Services. The center is located at 920-A Rhode Island, NE.
Source: DC Department of Human Services
Category: Local Social Services
Publication Date: 2018