Below are various resources that I hope will help solve issues you or your family may be facing. And if you have a specific need, my Constituent Services Director, Andre Strickland, is available to support you.
BACK TO SCHOOL PRE-K-12
Check out the 2023 Back to School Guide here and some helpful resources and contacts below:
Does your family need help getting connected to the internet? You might qualify for free access.
Visit: internet.dc.gov Call: (202)-266-6328 Email: techtogether@dc.gov
Family Success Centers: If you live in Wards 5, 7, or 8, visit one of the DC Child and Family Services Agency’s Family Success Centers to be connected to resources around parenting, workforce development, food security, mental health, and more.
Grandparent Caregiver Program: Are you a District resident who’s raising your grandchild, great-grandchild, great-niece, or great-nephew? You may qualify for the Grandparent Caregiver Program. For residents who are raising other kin within the District, you may qualify for the Close Relatives Caregiver Program. For those eligible, the programs provide monthly financial assistance to help you care for the child related to and living with you. Email: cfsa.gcp@dc.gov or Call: (202) 442-6009
DC Special Education Hub: The DC Special Education Hub helps families understand special education in the District of Columbia by connecting them with the tools, information, and support they need to make informed decisions to guide their child’s learning.
Career Coach DC: Are you a parent, grandparent, or caregiver who needs support figuring out your next step? A recent graduate looking for a job? The Career Coach DC program offers coaching services to help DC residents who are 18 and older with employment and education success. Residents can connect with Career Coach DC and sign-up for virtual, in-person, or hybrid services by registering online at careercoach.dc.gov, calling (202) 989-1002, or emailing careercoach@dc.gov.
For mental health resources including a provider directory, events calendar, and articles on mental health, special education, and parenting strategies, visit dcpsmentalhealth.org.
24/7 Mental Health Hotline: The Department of Behavioral Health operates a 24/7 Mental Health Hotline to provide free counseling and support to residents. Residents are encouraged to contact the Mental Health Hotline at (888) 793-4357 to talk with a trained mental health specialist if they’re feeling depressed, anxious, or just not themselves. Families experiencing a mental health crisis can also contact the District’s suicide prevention and crisis services lifeline by dialing 988.
Afterschool and Out of School Time: For more information about out of school time scholarships or help finding out of school time activities for your child, email learn24@dc.gov or visit learn24.dc.gov.
Career and Technical Education: Did you know that DCPS offers Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that prepare students for high-wage, high-demand careers. CTE incorporates job training, career mentoring, and work-based learning to set students up for success in a new career? Learn more on page 16 of the 2023 Back to School Guide.
BACK TO SCHOOL - COLLEGE
DC Futures is a new program that gives DC residents up to $8,000 in college tuition, one-on-one coaching, emergency funds to cover unexpected costs, and a stipend for books. Learn more at osse.dc.gov/dcfutures.
JOBS
Youth Hiring Fair for DC Residents Ages 18-24
September 9 | 10am - 2pm
MLK Library 901 G Street NW
Stop, Shop, N Go Job Fair
September 12 | 10:30am-4:30pm
Anacostia Library 1800 Good Hope Road SE
Jobs Not Guns Ward 2 Career Fair
Wednesday, September 27 10am-3:00pm
MLK Library 901 G Street NW
Connect with employers and get interviews on the spot
LEGAL SUPPORT
DC Bar's Free Legal Advice & Referral Clinic
Bread for the City’s Michelle Obama SE Center
1700 Good Hope Road SE
Washington, DC
10:00 am - 12:00pm, September 23
10:00 am - 12:00pm, October 21
Language interpreters will be available
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