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Programs in the District of Columbia
District of Columbia programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
Child Care Subsidy Program
The child care subsidy helps eligible families pay for care at participating providers.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
DC Office on Aging
Aging and Disability Resource Center Services
The District's aging and disability resource centers connect older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers to services.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Department on Disability Services
Developmental Disabilities Administration Services
DDA coordinates supports for eligible people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ways to apply:PhonePaperIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Find a program near you with the Head Start locator and contact it to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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