Information you can act on
Find the right door. Take the next step.
A carefully selected starting point for Washington, DC families seeking housing, work, education, financial stability, health care, and well-being support.
Start with one goal.
Your POH coach can help you decide what comes next.
A guide—not another maze
Useful links, organized around family goals.
This directory prioritizes official DC government services, established community organizations, and Platform of Hope’s founding partners.
It is not an exhaustive list. Availability, eligibility, and application periods can change, so always confirm details with the organization.
MONEY & STABILITY
Financial Resources
Free financial counseling, tax preparation, public benefits, consumer information, and savings support.
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WHOLE-FAMILY CARE
Health & Well-Being
Primary care, insurance enrollment, behavioral health, social services, and crisis support.
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Information plus relationship
A list can point the way. A coach can help you navigate.
POH works alongside participating families to clarify goals, compare options, prepare questions, and connect with services. The family remains in charge of every decision.
Start with trusted community anchors
POH’s founding partners remain essential resources.
Jubilee Housing, Jubilee JumpStart, Mary’s Center, and Sitar Arts Center helped create Platform of Hope and continue building strong pathways with families.
Need immediate help?
For an emergency, call 911. For mental-health or suicide crisis support, call or text 988. For DC government services and local referrals, call 311.
Resource pages are informational and are not medical, legal, financial, or emergency advice.