Department of Human Services (DHS)

The District of Columbia understands the importance of fostering children’s social and emotional growth, promoting positive behavior, and preventing the escalation of behaviors that may lead to suspension and expulsion of children from birth to age 5 in child development facilities. View more details

OSSE in collaboration with grantees - the Building and Sustaining Quality in Early Care and Education (BSQECE) and the Quality Improvement Network (QIN) - has compiled a compendium of current efforts and resources to support the business practices of child development centers and homes. View more details

My Child Care DC is a place for parents to access meaningful information about child care in DC at their fingertips. You can search for licensed child care, browse and compare child care options, and learn about helpful early learning resources. Start browsing now! View more details

The mission of the Homeless Children and Youth Program is to ensure free, appropriate, public educational opportunities for all homeless children and youth; to provide technical assistance to schools, shelters and the community; and to heighten homeless awareness, locally. View more details