Anacostia DHS Service Center
Washington, DC
2100 Martin Luther King Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20020
Washington, DC TANF & Welfare Offices
Updated September 2026
Washington, D.C. isn't part of any state or county — the whole federal district functions as a single jurisdiction, so there's only one welfare agency to deal with here, not a separate city-and-county layer.
How to Apply for TANF in District of Columbia
Step-by-step application instructions and what you'll need.
How Long Does TANF Take to Get Approved?
Typical approval timelines, and how to check where your application stands.
How Much Does TANF Pay? Benefit Amounts Explained
How your payment is calculated, and what it could look like for your household.
All 5 offices in Washington
Congress Heights DHS Service Center
Washington, DC
4001 South Capitol Street SW
Washington, DC 20032
Fort Davis DHS Service Center
Washington, DC
3851 Alabama Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20020
H Street DHS Service Centers
Washington, DC
645 H Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Taylor Street DHS Service Center
Washington, DC
1207 Taylor Street NW
Washington, DC 20011
Helpful Guides
TANF Income Limits by State
See each state's own income limit and maximum monthly benefit, side by side.
Learn more →TANF Eligibility & Frequently Asked Questions
Income limits, time limits, and work requirements, answered in plain language.
Learn more →Emergency & One-Time TANF Cash Assistance
Faster, one-time help for an urgent crisis like an eviction notice or shutoff bill.
Learn more →What Is TANF?
What the program covers, who runs it, and how it varies by state.
Learn more →How to Use Your TANF EBT Card
How to withdraw cash, avoid ATM fees, and what to do if your card is lost or stolen.
Learn more →TANF Work Requirements Explained
Hours, activities, exemptions, and how strictly states actually enforce this.
Learn more →TANF Kinship Care & Relative Caregiver Benefits
Child-only TANF grants for grandparents and relatives raising a child — and how they differ from a regular case.
Learn more →TANF vs. SNAP: Is TANF the Same as Food Stamps?
How the two programs differ, and whether you can get both.
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