Department of Human Services

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The Department of Human Services of the District of Columbia coordinates and provides a range of services to improve the quality of life for economically and socially challenged residents. It offers fraud and discrimination reporting, homeless assistance and adult protective services. The department supports and conducts a variety of special programs, including burial assistance, hypothermia watch and refugee resettlement. In addition, the Department of Human Services organizes the Teen Parent Project, which provides case management and support services, connects parents to community-based services and focuses on teenage pregnancy prevention efforts. The Department of Human Services is located in Washington, D.C.