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Washington, D.C. support

Find a practical next step for you and your family.

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What would help today?

Local & statewide resources

17 checked listings

Food & groceries

Capital Area Food Bank β€” Find Food Assistance

Partner pantry and distribution finder for emergency food help.

Serves:
Washington Β· District of Columbia
Service:
referral

Availability has not been confirmed. Contact the organization.

Regional nonprofit; confirm partner hours and inventory.

Source checked 2026-10-20Verification source

Social workers & family support

CFSA Office of Thriving Families

Family Success Centers, Warmline, Kinship Navigator and service-navigation information.

Serves:
Washington Β· District of Columbia
Service:
referral

Availability has not been confirmed. Contact the organization.

Umbrella resource. Some supports target CFSA or Family Court involvement; not unrestricted case-management intake.

Source checked 2026-10-20Verification source

Licensed cannabis & state regulations

DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration β€” Licensing

Official medical cannabis patient, caregiver, retailer and licensing resources.

Serves:
Washington Β· District of Columbia
Service:
regulator

Availability has not been confirmed. Contact the organization.

Medical cannabis regulatory resource. Do not assume adult-use retail sales; confirm current registration and licensing rules. Not a medical recommendation.

Source checked 2026-10-20Verification source

Education & career support

DC American Job Center

Official workforce and job-search support.

Serves:
Washington Β· District of Columbia
Service:
direct service

Availability has not been confirmed. Contact the organization.

Employment support, not a job offer. Confirm current programs.

Source checked 2026-10-20Verification source

Childcare & respite

DC Child Care Subsidy Program

Official subsidy application information.

Serves:
Washington Β· District of Columbia
Service:
benefit office

Availability has not been confirmed. Contact the organization.

Page reports new-applicant waitlist rules effective October 1, 2026: priority groups 1–4 may enroll; groups 5–6 are waitlisted. Confirm individual status directly.

Source checked 2026-10-20Verification source

Child support & legal aid

DC Child Support Services Division

Official parentage, support orders, modification and enforcement information.

Serves:
Washington Β· District of Columbia
Service:
benefit office

Availability has not been confirmed. Contact the organization.

Applications may require an account; outcomes not guaranteed. Linked account portal not independently checked.

Source checked 2026-10-20Verification source

Maternal mental health

DC DBH Access HelpLine

Around-the-clock behavioral-health referral and crisis-response information.

Serves:
Washington Β· District of Columbia
Service:
referral

Availability has not been confirmed. Contact the organization.

Particular treatment-provider availability unconfirmed. Call 911 for immediate danger.

Source checked 2026-10-20Verification source

Family safety

DC DHS Domestic Violence Survivor Supports

Official survivor-support and referral information.

Serves:
Washington Β· District of Columbia
Service:
referral

Availability has not been confirmed. Contact the organization.

Shelter vacancies and immediate placement not confirmed.

Source checked 2026-10-20Verification source

Medicaid & healthcare

DC DHS Public Benefits β€” Medical Assistance

Official Medicaid, SNAP and TANF application instructions including paper options.

Serves:
Washington Β· District of Columbia
Service:
benefit office

Availability has not been confirmed. Contact the organization.

District Direct destination could not be opened (403). Use the verified agency instructions and contact options.

Source checked 2026-10-20Verification source

SNAP, WIC & benefits

DC Health β€” Apply for WIC

Official local WIC eligibility screening and clinic appointment instructions.

Serves:
Washington Β· District of Columbia
Service:
benefit office

Availability has not been confirmed. Contact the organization.

The agency confirms eligibility and required documents.

Source checked 2026-10-20Verification source

Autism, ABA & development

DC Strong Start Early Intervention

Early intervention evaluation and support for eligible infants, toddlers and families.

Serves:
Washington Β· District of Columbia
Service:
direct service

Availability has not been confirmed. Contact the organization.

Birth to 3 and D.C. residency requirements; evaluation determines eligibility. Not a confirmed ABA provider.

Source checked 2026-10-20Verification source

SNAP, WIC & benefits

DC Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Official SNAP food-purchasing benefit and application guidance.

Serves:
Washington Β· District of Columbia
Service:
benefit office

Availability has not been confirmed. Contact the organization.

Eligibility and amounts vary; linked District Direct application destination could not be opened.

Source checked 2026-10-20Verification source

More local resources are being researched

Coverage is still growing for: Food & groceries; SNAP, WIC & benefits; Housing & utilities; Childcare & respite; Autism, ABA & development; Medicaid & healthcare; Maternal mental health; Social workers & family support; Cash support & employment; Child support & legal aid; Family safety; Diapers & baby essentials; Education & career support; Licensed cannabis & state regulations. These sections have fewer than three checked local/state listings; national links are not counted as local coverage.

National starting points

These national tools can help you find a local office or provider.

National starting point

Feeding America β€” find your food bank

Search by ZIP for your local food bank and pantries.

Cost: Free

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211 β€” local help line

Free, confidential line that connects you to local services near your ZIP code.

Cost: Free

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USDA WIC β€” find your state agency

Healthy food, formula help, and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, new moms, and kids under 5.

Cost: Free if eligible

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USDA SNAP β€” state directory

Monthly money for groceries. Apply through your state's agency.

Cost: Free if eligible

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TANF β€” state program contacts

Temporary cash help for families with children, run by each state.

Cost: Free if eligible

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Benefits.gov / USA.gov

See which government benefits you may be able to get.

Cost: Free

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HUD β€” rental help by state

Public housing, vouchers and rental help.

Cost: Free to apply

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LIHEAP β€” energy bill help

Help paying heating and cooling bills.

Cost: Free if eligible

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HUD β€” Find Shelter

Official shelter, food, clinic and clothing locator. Confirm availability with each organization; listings are not endorsements.

Cost: Provider costs vary

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ChildCare.gov β€” state resources

Find your state's childcare subsidy program and licensed provider search.

Cost: Free to search; costs vary

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ARCH National Respite Locator

Find respite care programs that give caregivers a break.

Cost: Varies

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Care.com β€” paid caregiver marketplace

Commercial search, not public childcare assistance. Contacting caregivers may require a paid subscription; caregiver charges are separate. Check references and screening details yourself.

Cost: Paid subscription and caregiver costs vary

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Find ABA Therapy

Private nationwide provider directory. Confirm credentials, service settings, availability and insurance directly.

Cost: Free directory; treatment costs vary

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CDC β€” early intervention contacts

Official state contacts for early intervention. Eligibility and services vary by program.

Cost: Free or reduced cost if eligible

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Medicaid.gov β€” your state's program

Free or low-cost health coverage. Many states cover moms for 12 months after birth.

Cost: Free or low cost

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HealthCare.gov

Apply for coverage or see if you qualify for Medicaid.

Cost: Free to apply

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Find a Health Center (HRSA)

Care for you and baby, charged on what you can pay.

Cost: Sliding scale

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Medicaid rides to appointments

If you have Medicaid, ask your plan about free rides to medical visits.

Cost: Free with Medicaid

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National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

24/7, free, confidential support for moms β€” call or text. English and Spanish.

Cost: Free

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Postpartum Support International

Helpline, free online support groups, and local coordinators.

Cost: Free

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PSI provider directory

Find therapists trained in perinatal mental health.

Cost: Varies

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FindTreatment.gov (SAMHSA)

Search mental health treatment near you.

Cost: Varies; some free

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PSI online support groups

Free virtual groups for moms, including groups for specific needs.

Cost: Free

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HRSA Home Visiting (MIECHV)

Nurses or trained visitors who come to your home to support you and baby.

Cost: Free if eligible

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CareerOneStop β€” American Job Center Finder

Find employment and training support. Job-search help is free; funded training or job placement is not guaranteed.

Cost: Free employment help; training costs vary

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LawHelp β€” find legal help

Nonprofit state legal-help directory. Intake screening applies; representation is not guaranteed.

Cost: Free or low cost if eligible

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ACF β€” child support agency contacts

Official state and tribal child support contacts. The federal office does not handle individual family cases.

Cost: Agency fees vary

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National Domestic Violence Hotline

24/7 confidential support. Text START to 88788.

Cost: Free

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National Diaper Bank Network

Find a diaper bank near you.

Cost: Free

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Your local public library

Most libraries host free story times and baby groups β€” check your library's events page.

Cost: Free

Foxx Den is a resource directory, not a guarantee of eligibility, funding, provider quality, insurance coverage, inventory, or openings. A checked source is not an endorsement. Confirm details directly with the organization.

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