- 211 Answers, Please!
Information and referral service that connects residents with public and private social service agencies. Search or browse its database of service providers.
http://answersplease.dc.gov/
- Advisory Neighborhood Commissions
Neighborhood bodies that advise the District government on issues affecting their local areas. Has a directory of ANCs, including members, meeting schedules and contact information.
http://anc.dc.gov/
- Board of Appeals and Review
Reviews complaints against decisions of DC government agencies. Site explains the appeals process.
http://bar.dc.gov/main.shtm
- Board of Elections and Ethics
Election and voting information. Includes location of polling places, recent election results and voter registration statistics. Download and print voter registration, absentee ballot request, and other forms.
http://www.dcboee.org/
- Business Resource Center
Provides information and technical assistance to businesses. Includes news, information on government services and regulations, and market information.
http://brc.dc.gov/
- Clean City Initiative
Describes government programs to improve city cleanliness.
http://cleancity.dc.gov/
- Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
Regulates businesses, issues business and alcoholic beverage licenses, and regulates historic preservation, rental housing and real estate. Site has downloadable forms and tells how to get permits and licenses.
http://dcra.dc.gov/
- Department of Corrections
Operates the DC Jail and other correctional facilities. Site has information and statistics.
http://doc.dc.gov/
- Department of Employment Services
Provides services to employers, employees, and job-seekers, including job training, workers' compensation, and unemployment compensation.
http://does.dc.gov/
- Department of Health
Describes the agency's programs, such as addiction, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medical insurance, preventive health, and environmental services. Includes a calendar of events, health alerts, news releases, reports, and information on licenses and on birth and death certificates.
http://dchealth.dc.gov/
- Department of Human Services
Information on such programs as welfare reform, family services, early childhood development, rehabilitation services, mental retardation and developmental disability services.
http://dhs.dc.gov/
- Department of Mental Health
Describes the agency, its facilities (including St. Elizabeths Hospital), and its services for adults and children.
http://dmh.dc.gov/
- District of Columbia Public Schools
Provides information on the public school system, including Board of Education meeting minutes, news, statistical data, and information on curriculum, policies, services, and special education.
http://www.k12.dc.us/
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