Adult Directory 2013
Adult Directory 2013
Adult Directory 2013
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Grandparent Caregivers Program (CFSA)<br />
200 I Street, SE 20003<br />
(202) 442-6009 www.cfsa.dc.gov<br />
Valorie Gainer, Program Coordinator<br />
Income subsidies for DC grandparents who have legal custody of their grandchildren,<br />
great grandchildren, great nieces/nephews (other relationships are not eligible).<br />
Grandparents receive monthly financial assistance to help raise their grandchildren.<br />
Grandparents must complete training curriculum before being eligible for benefits and<br />
meet income guidelines for TANF. Applications are available online or call (202) 442-<br />
6100 to have an application mailed to you.<br />
Capital Area Asset Builders (CAAB)<br />
1444 I (Eye) Street, NW, # 201 20005<br />
(202) 419-1440, Fax (202) 419-1447 www.caab.org<br />
Linda Stroman, Financial Education Coordinator<br />
Money management, credit education and financial counseling (individual and group),<br />
adult education referrals, housing counseling, assistance with 1 st time home buyer<br />
programs. Matched savings account (3:1 match up to $1,000). Call for appt.<br />
Capitol Hill Group Ministry (Neighborhood Social Services) Emergency Client<br />
Assistance – 421 Seward Square, SE 20003<br />
(202) 544-0631, Fax (202) 544-3863 www.capitolhillgroupministry.org<br />
Tammy Hunter, Program Manager<br />
Assists Ward 6 families involved with the Ministry in crisis with rent, mortgage,<br />
utilities, food, transportation, and medical expenses. Must have known involvement<br />
with the Capitol Hill Group Ministry.<br />
DC Department of Environment(and Energy) (DDOE)<br />
1200 First Street, NE 20002 (202) 535-2600, Fax (202) 535-2881 www.ddoe.dc.gov<br />
Keith Anderson, DDOE Director<br />
DC offers a number of programs to assist eligible, low-income residents with the cost<br />
of home energy (electricity, natural gas, home heating oil).<br />
Emergency Home Energy Assistance: Eligible residents may receive “one time<br />
benefit” up to $1,500 toward the cost of their home energy bill. If the resident’s<br />
energy supply has been disconnected or is pending disconnection the resident<br />
should go immediately Mon - Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm to the DC Energy Office to<br />
apply for assistance. To apply bring: Copies of recent utility bills, disconnection<br />
notice, proof of income, photo ID, proof of residency (lease, deed, mortgage). ID<br />
for all persons living in the household.<br />
Residential Assistance Discount (RAD): Reduces eligible resident’s arrearages<br />
for electricity bills (up to $240), gas bills (up to $189, water and sewer ($270), per<br />
year, to help maintain manageable electricity bills in the future. Awardees must<br />
agree to participant in a RAD budget management program.<br />
Washington Area Sewer Authority (WASA)<br />
Customer Assistance Program (CAP)<br />
Provides eligible DC WASA customers with an exemption on water and sewer<br />
services of up to 3,000 gallons of water per month. Eligibility: individuals and/or<br />
families must meet residency and income guidelines.<br />
<strong>Adult</strong> Resource <strong>Directory</strong>: <strong>2013</strong><br />
Community & Confinement Access Guide<br />
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