Community Resources in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia

Individuals seeking to complete their high school diploma, GED, or find assistance with growing their employment skills and job/trades training will find information to help them here. Also, learn about unemployment assistance.

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The Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD) at Children’s National Hospital supports the growth and development of children with autism spectrum disorders. Learn about CASD’s resources and services.

Find resources for locating childcare centers and financial assistance for those who qualify based on income and other factors. Families seeking information on daycare or daycare vouchers, preschool, Headstart or programs for infants and toddlers will find what they need here.

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Learn how to obtain routine oral healthcare for your child with these dental resources.

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Learn how to get help for children with developmental needs and general information about education such as early intervention, preschool and school registration.

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Find information about places to get help and support if someone is hurting you or someone you know.

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Find information on financial education about how to budget, manage your money, income tax assistance, and to build or fix your credit.

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Families with food/grocery needs will find information on area food banks, groceries, food stamps (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-SNAP) and the Women Infants and Children (WIC) supplemental food program.

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Information for persons returning to the community after incarceration and looking for work and support services.

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Learn about the transition to adult care including the guardianship process for parents of children with disabilities.

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Maintaining physical and emotional health is important for all children and their families. Find information about clinics, therapists and other providers of service for primary care, medication management and urgent care needs. In addition, learn about federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) serving insured and uninsured patients.

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• FQHCs in D.C. (PDF)
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Utility and rental assistance programs can help those who qualify based on income and other factors. Learn about housing/shelter, housing conditions and homeless services.

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Learn about home visiting programs, parenting classes and support, and information about child development.

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Insurance options including programs that provide funding for healthcare services with varied eligibility requirements can help individuals with their healthcare costs. In addition, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) makes monthly payment to people with low income and limited resources who have disabilities who are eligible and under 18 years old.

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• Hospital Services and Charges
• Medicaid Changes

Find resources for legal assistance with landlord/tenant issues, educational needs for your child, immigration and custody and child support.

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Need a ride to a medical appointment? See information on medical transportation services and Metro Access.

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Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, sometimes called depression, are a group of mental health conditions that can affect all parents/caregivers often beginning during pregnancy but also during the postpartum period.

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People who are pregnant can learn about health care and prenatal care options. Expectant families can find information about support resources, WIC, parenting education, housing options for birthing people, baby supplies and home visiting programs. 

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• Pregnancy care options in Maryland (PDF) | Support and supplies in Maryland (PDF)
• Pregnancy care options in Virginia (PDF) | Support and supplies in Virginia (PDF)

Find telephone quit lines and websites available to help you quit and stay tobacco-free.

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Learn how to obtain routine eye care for your child with these vision resources.

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