Because the coronavirus poses serious risks to public health and safety, the best option for families is to keep their children at home with them.

For workers employed at essential businesses, however, child care outside the home might be a necessity. The Bowser Administration is working to ensure that essential workers who need child care have options.

The DC Department of Human Resources’ Customer Care Center at 1015 Half Street, SE, will be physically closed to prevent the potential spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the District of Columbia. While residents and/or employees are unable to address their concerns in person, we are available by phone and email.

Your health and safety are of paramount concern to the District Government.  Click for additional information on how you can reduce the risk of COVID-19 for yourself, your co-workers, the residents you serve, and your family.  Employees can also feel free to contact the Department of Human Resources for questions on employment, leave, travel, healthcare, telework, and requirements for essential and emergency employees.

As part of the District of Columbia Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, please see the following related information and resources pertaing to DC Government employee benefits.

DCHR’s Center for Learning and Development has curated a set of learning resources and guides available 24/7.  

Based on tax code changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, on December 5, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released an updated version of the Form W-4, now titled Employee’s Withholding Certificate, which will now be used to indicate and update individual’s withholdings.

This informative video will provide you with step by step instructions on how to apply for DC government jobs.