Reentry and transitional housing in District of Columbia
Official CSOSA housing information, help lines and supervision offices, with a city or ZIP search. Official sources only; no paid listings.
Check with the parole or probation officer first. Any address has to be approved before the move. Being on an official list doesn't mean a home has room, takes your situation, or is approved for a specific person.
CSOSA is consolidating its DC field offices; several leases ended or are ending in 2026. Confirm your reporting location with your officer or CSOSA's main line.
Source: CSOSA FY 2027 Budget Justification (official) (opens in new tab)
Help finding housing
CSOSA (main office)
800 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20002.
(202) 220-5300 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
Basic needs after release
Government programs for the first weeks out. Sources are official District of Columbia, federal or county agencies. Call first: hours and rules change.
Food: SNAP and food pantries
SNAP (food stamps)
Apply online, by phone or at a local benefits office in District of Columbia. You can usually start the application before or right after release. Bring an ID if you have one; an interview is required.
202-724-5506 · Website (opens in new tab)
Free USDA food at pantries (TEFAP)
DC Department of Health runs District of Columbia's TEFAP program, which supplies free USDA food to local food pantries and soup kitchens for people who meet income rules. Contact them for pantry sites near you.
202-442-4770
Clothing and emergency help
Department of Human Services
We didn't find a statewide clothing voucher program for District of Columbia. Ask your parole officer or county social services office about emergency help with clothing and other basics; programs vary by county.
State ID and birth certificate
State ID card
Ask your case manager before release whether the prison can help you get a District of Columbia ID. After release, apply at the state motor vehicle agency. You'll usually need proof of identity (such as a birth certificate), your Social Security number and proof of address.
District of Columbia birth certificate
CDC's directory lists District of Columbia's vital records office, current fees and how to order. Order from the state where you were born.
Source: CDC: Where to Write for Vital Records (opens in new tab)
Health coverage (Medicaid)
Medicaid
Apply any time through HealthCare.gov or District of Columbia's Medicaid agency. If you qualify, HealthCare.gov sends your information to the state. You also get a 60-day window after release to sign up for a Marketplace plan.
Free or low-cost phone (Lifeline)
Lifeline (federal phone/internet discount)
Lifeline lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service if you're on SNAP or Medicaid or have a low income. Apply through USAC's National Verifier.
(800) 234-9473 · Website (opens in new tab)
Job centers
American Job Centers in District of Columbia
Free help with job searches, resumes, training and unemployment claims. Use the finder to see centers, phone numbers and hours near you.
Source: CareerOneStop (U.S. Dept. of Labor) (opens in new tab)
Crisis, 988 and addiction help
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, any time, for a mental health or substance use crisis.
988 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral, 24/7.
1-800-662-4357 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
FindTreatment.gov
SAMHSA's locator for state-licensed addiction and mental health treatment near you.
Source: official (opens in new tab)
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Is there an official list of homes?
The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) supervises people on parole, probation and supervised release in DC. It doesn't publish a list of named transitional homes, and its field office locations are changing as leases end. Call CSOSA's main number or ask your community supervision officer where to report and about housing help.
FAQ
How do I find reentry or transitional housing in District of Columbia?
The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) supervises people on parole, probation and supervised release in DC. It doesn't publish a list of named transitional homes, and its field office locations are changing as leases end. Call CSOSA's main number or ask your community supervision officer where to report and about housing help.
Who has to approve housing after release in District of Columbia?
The parole or probation officer must approve the address. Check with them before making plans.
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First 72 hours after release in District of Columbia · District of Columbia prisons
Sources: CSOSA FY 2027 Budget Justification (opens in new tab) · CSOSA (main office) (opens in new tab) · Last verified: · Corrections