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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 6D - Building Child Wealth › § 4–681.06. Distribution of funds

§ 4–681.06. Distribution of funds.
(a)(1)(A) An enrollee shall be entitled to a dedicated share of money in the Fund pursuant to § 4-681.03 only upon reaching the age of majority, or, subject to subparagraph (B) of this paragraph, upon becoming disabled, and only if the enrollee is a current District resident, and meets all other requirements set forth in this chapter.
(B) For an enrollee to be entitled to the funds described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph before reaching the age of majority due to do becoming disabled, the enrollee must file a disability certification.
(2) The amount of money to which an enrollee will be entitled at the age of majority, or following receipt by the Chief Financial Officer of a disability certification, shall be the amounts designated in the Fund pursuant to § 4-681.02(b), less any amounts expended pursuant to § 4-681.02(d)(2) through (3).
(b)(1) A distribution of the funds from the Fund may be used only by the enrollee and only for:
(A) Education; academic or vocational;
(B) Ownership of a District business;
(C) Investment in a District business;
(D) Ownership of a District residential or commercial property; or
(E) Retirement investments, including stocks, bonds, shares, and other similar growth investments.
(2) No funds may be distributed unless the enrollee certifies, in accordance with rules issued by the Chief Financial Officer, that the enrollee is a bona fide resident of the District and that the distributed funds shall be used for a purpose listed in paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(Feb. 18, 2022, D.C. Law 24-53, § 7, 68 DCR 013227; Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-323, § 2(e), 70 DCR 869.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(e) of Child Wealth Building Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-560, Oct. 17, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 7 of Child Wealth Building Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-239, Dec. 13, 2021, 68 DCR 013489).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 7 of Child Wealth Building Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-196, Oct. 1, 2021, 68 DCR 011607).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(e) of Child Wealth Building Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-224, Dec. 21, 2022, 69 DCR 13979).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 6D - Building Child Wealth › § 4–681.07. Reporting requirement

§ 4–681.07. Reporting requirement.
(a) By March 1 of each year, the Chief Financial Officer shall submit a report to the Council for the preceding fiscal year that includes:
(1) The aggregate amount of funds in the CTF Program;
(2) An aggregated list of the purposes for which distributed funds were used;
(3) The amount of money in the Fund gained by investments;
(4) The amount of money in the Fund decreased by investment loss;
(5) The amount of money in the Fund decreased by administrative costs;"
(6) The number of eligible children in the CTF Program;"
(7) The race or ethnicity of each eligible child, where possible;" and
(8) Recommendations for improving the CTF Program.
(b) By February 1 of each year, the Department of Human Services shall submit the following information to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer for the preceding fiscal year, which the Chief Financial Officer shall include in his annual report to the Council:
(1) The number of eligible children in the CTF Program;
(2) The race or ethnicity of each eligible child, where possible; and
(3) Recommendations for improving the CTF Program.
(Feb. 18, 2022, D.C. Law 24-53, § 8, 68 DCR 013227; Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-323, § 2(f), 70 DCR 869.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(f) of Child Wealth Building Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-560, Oct. 17, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 8 of Child Wealth Building Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-239, Dec. 13, 2021, 68 DCR 013489).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 8 of Child Wealth Building Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-196, Oct. 1, 2021, 68 DCR 011607).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(f) of Child Wealth Building Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-224, Dec. 21, 2022, 69 DCR 13979).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 6D - Building Child Wealth › § 4–681.08. Rules

§ 4–681.08. Rules.
By December 31, 2022, the Chief Financial Officer shall issue rules to implement §§ 4-681.01 through 4-681.06. In drafting the rules, the Chief Financial Officer may consult with the agencies as the Chief Financial Officers considers necessary and appropriate.
(Feb. 18, 2022, D.C. Law 24-53, § 9, 68 DCR 013227; Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-323, § 2(g), 70 DCR 869.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(g) of Child Wealth Building Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-560, Oct. 17, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 9 of Child Wealth Building Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-239, Dec. 13, 2021, 68 DCR 013489).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 9 of Child Wealth Building Emergency Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-196, Oct. 1, 2021, 68 DCR 011607).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(g) of Child Wealth Building Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-224, Dec. 21, 2022, 69 DCR 13979).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7 - Right to Overnight Shelter. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions. [Repealed] › § 4–701. Statement of policy. [Repealed]

§ 4–701. Statement of policy. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-146, § 2, 31 DCR 6088; Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-197, § 2(a), 37 DCR 4815; Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 32(b), 52 DCR 8113.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-601.
Mayor's Orders
Declaration of an Emergency With Respect to the Urgent Need to Provide Permanent Housing for the Homeless in the District of Columbia: See Mayor’s Order 89-204, September 8, 1989.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority under Law 5-146, see Mayor’s Order 85-53, May 9, 1985.
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 5-146 to the Director, Department of Human Services, see Mayor’s Order 87-71, March 18, 1987.
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 8-197, the “D.C. Emergency Overnight Shelter Amendment Act of 1990”, see Mayor’s Order 91-71, May 8, 1991.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7 - Right to Overnight Shelter. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions. [Repealed] › § 4–702. Declaration of policy. [Repealed]

§ 4–702. Declaration of policy. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-197, § 2(b), 37 DCR 4815; Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 32(b), 52 DCR 8113.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-602.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7 - Right to Overnight Shelter. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions. [Repealed] › § 4–703. Definitions. [Repealed]

§ 4–703. Definitions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-146, § 4, 31 DCR 6088; Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-197, § 2(d), 37 DCR 4815; Mar. 13, 2004, D.C. Law 15-105, § 98, 51 DCR 881; Oct. 22 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 32(b), 52 DCR 8113.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-603.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7 - Right to Overnight Shelter. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions. [Repealed] › § 4–704. Assessment of homelessness. [Repealed]

§ 4–704. Assessment of homelessness. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-146, § 5, 31 DCR 6088; Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-197, § 2(e), 37 DCR 4815; Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 32(b), 52 DCR 8113.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-604.
Delegation of Authority
Director, Department of Human Services.—See Mayor’s Order 88-65, March 21, 1988.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7 - Right to Overnight Shelter. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions. [Repealed] › § 4–705. Provision of overnight shelter. [Repealed]

§ 4–705. Provision of overnight shelter. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-146, § 6, 31 DCR 6088; Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-197, § 2(f), 37 DCR 4815; Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 32(b), 52 DCR 8113.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-605.
Delegation of Authority
Director, Department of Human Services.—See Mayor’s Order 88-65, March 21, 1988.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7 - Right to Overnight Shelter. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions. [Repealed] › § 4–705.01. Participation in cost of emergency overnight shelter. [Repealed]

§ 4–705.01. Participation in cost of emergency overnight shelter. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-146, § 6a; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-197, § 2(g), 37 DCR 4815; Sept. 26, 1995, D.C. Law 11-52, § 504, 42 DCR 3684; Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-255, § 10, 44 DCR 1271; Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81, § 8, 45 DCR 745; Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 32(b), 52 DCR 8113.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-605.1.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary amendment of section, see § 3 of the Human Services Spending Reduction Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-35, April 11, 1995, 42 DCR 1834) and § 3 of the Human Services Spending Reduction Congressional Recess Emergency Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-104, July 21, 1995, 42 DCR 4014).
For temporary amendment of section, see § 504 of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 3 of Human Services Spending Reduction Temporary Amendment Act of 1995 (D.C. Law 11-29, July 25, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 4002).
Editor's Notes
“Be” was inserted in the third sentence of (a) to correct an error in D.C. Law 8-197.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7 - Right to Overnight Shelter. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions. [Repealed] › § 4–706. Appeals. [Repealed]

§ 4–706. Appeals. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-146, § 7, 31 DCR 6088; Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-197, § 2(h), 37 DCR 4815; Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 32(b), 52 DCR 8113.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-606.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7 - Right to Overnight Shelter. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions. [Repealed] › § 4–707. Severability. [Repealed]

§ 4–707. Severability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-146, § 8, 31 DCR 6088; Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 32(b), 52 DCR 8113.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-607.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7 - Right to Overnight Shelter. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions. [Repealed] › § 4–708. Rules. [Repealed]

§ 4–708. Rules. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-146, § 8a; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-197, § 2(i), 37 DCR 4815; Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 32(b), 52 DCR 8113.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-608.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7 - Right to Overnight Shelter. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions. [Repealed] › § 4–709. No creation of entitlement. [Repealed]

§ 4–709. No creation of entitlement. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-146, § 8b; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-197, § 2(i), 37 DCR 4815; Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 32(b), 52 DCR 8113.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-609.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7 - Right to Overnight Shelter. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions. [Repealed] › § 4–710. Length of stay in emergency overnight shelter. [Repealed]

§ 4–710. Length of stay in emergency overnight shelter. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-146, § 8c; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-197, § 2(i), 37 DCR 4815; Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 32(b), 52 DCR 8113.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-610.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7 - Right to Overnight Shelter. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions. [Repealed] › § 4–711. Inspections. [Repealed]

§ 4–711. Inspections. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-146, § 8d; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-197, § 2(i), 37 DCR 4815; Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 32(b), 52 DCR 8113.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-611.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7 - Right to Overnight Shelter. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions. [Repealed] › § 4–712. Notification of establishment of emergency overnight shelter. [Repealed]

§ 4–712. Notification of establishment of emergency overnight shelter. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-146, § 8e; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-197, § 2(i), 37 DCR 4815; Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 32(b), 52 DCR 8113.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-612.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7 - Right to Overnight Shelter. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions. [Repealed] › § 4–713. Toilet facilities. [Repealed]

§ 4–713. Toilet facilities. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-146, § 8f; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-197, § 2(i), 37 DCR 4815; Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 32(b), 52 DCR 8113.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-613.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7 - Right to Overnight Shelter. [Repealed] › Subchapter I - General Provisions. [Repealed] › § 4–714. Housing goals; priorities. [Repealed]

§ 4–714. Housing goals; priorities. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-146, § 9; as added Mar. 6, 1991, D.C. Law 8-197, § 2(i), 37 DCR 4815; Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 32(b), 52 DCR 8113.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-614.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7 - Right to Overnight Shelter. [Repealed] › Subchapter II - Frigid Temperature Protection. [Repealed] › § 4–731. Shelter in District buildings. [Repealed]

§ 4–731. Shelter in District buildings. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-204, § 2, 36 DCR 454; Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 32(c), 52 DCR 8113.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-621.
Mayor's Orders
Establishment—D.C. Hypothermia Procedures, see Mayor’s Order 2001-161, October 31, 2001 ( 48 DCR 10776).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-204, the “Frigid Temperature Protection Amendment Act of 1988”, see Mayor’s Order 89-123, June 2, 1989.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7 - Right to Overnight Shelter. [Repealed] › Subchapter II - Frigid Temperature Protection. [Repealed] › § 4–732. Prohibition; use of public school buildings. [Repealed]

§ 4–732. Prohibition; use of public school buildings. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-204, § 7, 36 DCR 454; Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 32(c), 52 DCR 8113.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 3-622.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter II - Interagency Council on Homelessness › § 4–752.03. Operation of the Interagency Council on Homelessness

§ 4–752.03. Operation of the Interagency Council on Homelessness.
(a) The Interagency Council shall meet not less than quarterly. All meetings of the Interagency Council shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) A quorum of one-third of the appointed representatives of member agencies, one-third of appointed representatives of providers of homeless services, and one-third of the appointed homeless or formerly homeless individuals or advocates must be present in order to conduct the business of the Interagency Council;
(2) The meetings of the Interagency Council, and the meetings of any committees it shall establish pursuant to subsection (c) of this section, shall be subject to the open meeting provisions of § 1-207.42; and
(3) The Interagency Council shall provide a reasonable opportunity at the beginning of each meeting during which members of the public may comment on matters relevant to the work of the Interagency Council.
(b) The Interagency Council shall enact rules of procedure or bylaws to guide the regular operation of the Interagency Council. The rules of procedure or bylaws shall be made available to the public upon request.
(c) The Interagency Council may establish committees to aid in conducting its business. No meeting of a committee of the Interagency Council shall qualify as a meeting of the Interagency Council for purposes of fulfilling the requirements in subsection (a) of this section.
(d) The Mayor shall, within 30 days of October 22, 2005, designate an existing department or agency to provide staff assistance and support to the Interagency Council.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 6, 52 DCR 8113.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter III - Continuum of Care › § 4–753.01a. Housing First Fund. [Repealed]

§ 4–753.01a. Housing First Fund. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 7a; as added Aug. 16, 2008, D.C. Law 17-219, § 5004(a), 55 DCR 7598; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(h), 65 DCR 331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of D.C. Law 20-155, § 7313, see § 7016(aa)(1) of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of D.C. Law 20-61, § 7315, see § 7016(aa)(3) of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2015 (D.C. Act 21-127, July 27, 2015, 62 DCR 10201).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter III - Continuum of Care › § 4–753.03. Grace period for demonstrating residency

§ 4–753.03. Grace period for demonstrating residency.
An individual or family seeking shelter during severe weather conditions may be afforded a 3-day grace period from the date of application to demonstrate District residency.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 8a; as added Apr. 8, 2011, D.C. Law 18-367, § 2(d), 58 DCR 987; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(j), 65 DCR 331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 5102 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-383, June 19, 2012, 59 DCR 7764).
For temporary (90 day) addition of section, see § 5102 of Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-413, July 25, 2012, 59 DCR 9290).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter III - Continuum of Care › § 4–753.04. Fiscal years 2012 and 2013 rapid re-housing. [Repealed]

§ 4–753.04. Fiscal years 2012 and 2013 rapid re-housing. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 8b; as added Sept. 20, 2012, D.C. Law 19-168, § 5102, 59 DCR 8025; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(k), 65 DCR 331.)
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 19-168 added this section.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of section, see § 5102 of the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2012 (D.C. Act 19-413, July 25, 2012, 59 DCR 9290).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter III - Continuum of Care › § 4–753.06. Department requirements for placements of individuals and families in permanent supportive housing

§ 4–753.06. Department requirements for placements of individuals and families in permanent supportive housing.
(a) All permanent supportive housing assistance or placements funded exclusively with non-federal funds shall be awarded to appropriate homeless individuals or families by the Department according to the District's centralized or coordinated assessment system protocol.
(b) Each permanent supportive housing placement shall be filled no later than 60 days after the day funding for the placement becomes available.
(c) The Department shall review all assessments of individuals and families to identify which individual or family is appropriate to fill the available placement.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D,C, Law 16-35, § 8d; as added July 23, 2014, D.C. Law 20-129, § 2, 61 DCR 5726; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(m), 65 DCR 331.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-129 added this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter III - Continuum of Care › § 4–753.07. Local rent supplement program referrals. [Repealed]

§ 4–753.07. Local rent supplement program referrals. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 8d [8e]; as added Feb. 26, 2015, D.C. Law 20-155, § 5162, 61 DCR 9990; renumbered 8e; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(n), 65 DCR 331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5172 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-377, July 14, 2014, 61 DCR 7598, 20 STAT 3696).
For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5162 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-449, October 10, 2014, 61 DCR 10915, 20 STAT 4188).
For temporary (90 days) addition of this section, see § 5162 of the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Support Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2014 (D.C. Act 20-566, January 9, 2015, 62 DCR 884, 21 STAT 541).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part A - Application of Subchapter › § 4–754.01. Application

§ 4–754.01. Application.
(a) The provisions in this subchapter shall apply to:
(1) Each program within the Continuum of Care offered by the District of Columbia or by a provider receiving funding for the program from either the District of Columbia or the federal government, if such funds are administered, whether by grant, contract, or other means, by the Department of Human Services or its designee; and
(2) Clients of programs covered under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(b) In multi-program agencies, the provisions in this subchapter shall only apply to those programs that meet the criteria in subsection (a) of this section and clients of those programs.
(c) This section shall not be construed to expand or limit the requirements of any other provision of this chapter.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 3, 52 DCR 8113; Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-296, § 2(c), 54 DCR 1097; July 29, 2016, D.C. Law 21-141, 63 DCR 8453.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-751.01, § 4-754.31, and § 4-754.52.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-296, made a technical correction that required no change in the text.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of Mayor's use of funds for replacements of homeless shelters, see § 2 of Homeless Shelter Replacement Emergency Amendment Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-227, Jan. 10, 2018, 0 DCR 0).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of Mayor's use of funds for replacements of homeless shelters, see § 2 of Homeless Shelter Replacement Temporary Amendment Act of 2018 (D.C. Law 22-73, Mar. 28, 2018, 65 DCR 1370).
Editor's Notes
For amendment to section 3(a)(1) of the the Homeless Shelter Replacement Act of 2016 (D.C. Law 21-141), see section 2 of D.C. Law 22-167.
Sections 2 and 3 of D.C. Law 21-141 authorized the Mayor to use designated funds, appropriated for the purpose of developing replacement shelter facilities for the DC General Family Shelter and for the apartments used for temporary shelter at 1433 and 1435 Spring Road, N.W., to acquire specified parcels of land, including through the use of eminent domain, and to construct 7 new facilities, in Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, to provide temporary shelter for families experiencing homelessness.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part B - Client Rights and Responsibilities › § 4–754.12a. Additional rights for clients in permanent housing programs

§ 4–754.12a. Additional rights for clients in permanent housing programs.
Clients residing in permanent housing provided through a permanent housing program shall have the right to:
(1) Receive visitors in their own housing unit or, if applicable, in the common area designated for such purposes, in accordance with their lease or occupancy agreement;
(2) Leave and return to their own housing unit at will, in accordance with their lease or occupancy agreement;
(3) Be free from inspections by any person acting on behalf of a provider or by a District agency administering this chapter, except:
(A) As required as a condition of program participation, but in any case, not more than once per year; or
(B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, when, in the opinion of the provider, person acting on behalf of the provider, or District agency, there is reasonable cause to believe that the client is in possession of a substance or object that poses an imminent threat to the health and safety of the client or any other person in the client's housing unit, and such reasonable cause is documented in the client's record;
(4) Reasonable advance notice of any inspection, except in the circumstances described in paragraph (3)(B) of this section;
(5) Be present or have another adult authorized by the client be present at the time of any inspection, except in the circumstances described in paragraph (3)(B) of this section;
(6) Be free from drug and alcohol testing, except when the client consents to testing as part of the client's service plan or case management plan;
(7) Not be responsible for the provider's portion of the housing subsidy while the client is in the permanent housing program;
(8) Conduct their own financial affairs, subject to the reasonable requirements of Program Rules established pursuant to § 4-754.32 or to a service plan pursuant to § 4-754.11(a)(12); and
(9) A housing inspection conducted in accordance with the provider's program inspection requirements before moving into a housing unit, with a copy of the inspection report retained in the client's case file.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 10a; as added Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(q), 65 DCR 331.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part C - Provider Standards › § 4–754.21a. Training standards for all providers

§ 4–754.21a. Training standards for all providers.
All service provider employees, including intake workers, shall be trained in trauma-informed care, civil rights and other legal compliance, conflict resolution, and cultural competence, including, with regard to the LGBTQ population, the following:
(1) Vocabulary and best practices for data collection, privacy, storage, and use;
(2) Current social science research and common risk factors for LGBTQ youth;
(3) Information about the coming out process and its impact on LGBTQ youth;
(4) Best practices for supporting LGBTQ youth in shelter, housing, and supportive services;
(5) Suicide awareness and prevention; and
(6) Legal requirements for providers for homeless youth.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 12a; as added May 3, 2014, D.C. Law 20-100, § 2(h), 61 DCR 1873; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(s), 65 DCR 331.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-756.02.
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-100 added this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part C - Provider Standards › § 4–754.22. Additional standards for providers of severe weather shelter

§ 4–754.22. Additional standards for providers of severe weather shelter.
In addition to the standards in § 4-754.21, providers of severe weather shelter shall provide:
(1) When severe weather conditions continue overnight, a clean bed with clean linens, pad, and blanket for each bed;
(2) Basic needs, such as food and clothing and other supportive services, or information about where to obtain such basic needs and supportive services;
(3) 24-hour, properly functioning toilet facilities;
(4) Cool water, available via water cooler, fountain, or other means; and
(5) Properly functioning heating and cooling systems during the appropriate seasons.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 13, 52 DCR 8113.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-754.23, § 4-754.24, and § 4-754.25.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part C - Provider Standards › § 4–754.23. Additional standards for providers of low barrier shelter

§ 4–754.23. Additional standards for providers of low barrier shelter.
In addition to the requirements in §§ 4-754.21 and 4-754.22, providers of low barrier shelter shall provide:
(1) Case management services with an appropriately trained, qualified, and supervised case manager, which shall include the development of a service plan;
(2) Hot shower facilities; and
(3) Personal hygiene supplies.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 14, 52 DCR 8113.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-754.24 and § 4-754.25.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part C - Provider Standards › § 4–754.24. Additional standards for providers of temporary shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing programs

§ 4–754.24. Additional standards for providers of temporary shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing programs.
In addition to the requirements in §§ 4-754.21, 4-754.22, and 4-754.23, providers of temporary shelter, transitional housing, and permanent housing programs shall provide:
(1) Assessment by an appropriately trained, qualified, and supervised case manager in order to identify each client’s service needs;
(2) Direct provision of, or referral to, appropriate supportive services to enable the client to fulfill the goals and requirements in the client’s service plan;
(3) Mail and phone services, or procedures for handling mail and phone messages, that enable the client to receive mail and messages without identifying the client as residing in temporary shelter, transitional housing, or permanent housing program facility when all of the units are in one location;
(4) Private, secure space for the temporary storage of personal belongings;
(5) Access to laundry facilities in the immediate vicinity of the temporary shelter, transitional housing, or permanent housing program facility when all of the units are in one location;
(6) Reasonable access to phones during reasonable hours and during emergencies;
(7) The opportunity to establish a voluntary savings or escrow account; and
(8) In temporary shelters, transitional housing, and permanent housing programs for families, access to immediate indoor or outdoor areas equipped with basic facilities for exercise and play for use by minor children.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 15, 52 DCR 8113; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(t), 65 DCR 331.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-754.25.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part C - Provider Standards › § 4–754.25. Additional standards for providers of transitional housing

§ 4–754.25. Additional standards for providers of transitional housing.
In addition to the requirements of §§ 4-754.21, 4-754.22, 4-754.23, and 4-754.24, all providers of transitional housing shall provide:
(1) Follow-up supportive services, for a minimum of 6 months, for clients who have transferred to permanent housing from their program, unless the client is receiving such supportive services from another provider;
(2) An apartment-style or group home housing accommodation; and
(3) Access to private space and personal time.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 16, 52 DCR 8113.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part C - Provider Standards › § 4–754.25a. Additional standards for providers of shelter, transitional housing, or permanent housing programs for LGBTQ homeless youth

§ 4–754.25a. Additional standards for providers of shelter, transitional housing, or permanent housing programs for LGBTQ homeless youth.
Providers of shelter, transitional housing, or permanent housing programs for LGBTQ homeless youth shall implement research-based family acceptance interventions that are designed to educate families on the impact of rejection towards their LGBTQ children and negative outcomes for LGBTQ youth associated with rejection, including depression, suicidal behavior, drug use, and unprotected sex. Family acceptance interventions may include individual and family sessions, assessment tools, and resources for families that promote acceptance by parents and positive well-being and development of LGBTQ youth.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 16a; as added May 3, 2014, D.C. Law 20-100, § 2(i), 61 DCR 1873; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(u), 65 DCR 331.)
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-100 added this section.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part D - Provider Requirements › § 4–754.31. Monitoring and inspections of services

§ 4–754.31. Monitoring and inspections of services.
(a) The Mayor shall monitor and evaluate the services delivered by all programs covered by § 4-754.01.
(b) The Mayor shall inspect the premises of all providers operating programs covered by § 4-754.01. Except for inspections of shelters monitored by the Office of Shelter Monitoring pursuant to § 4-754.52, inspections shall be conducted:
(1) At least once during each calendar year;
(2) Whenever the Mayor has reason to believe that a provider is not in compliance with the applicable standards established in this chapter or with other requirements or agreements; and
(3) In a reasonable manner and during the regular hours of operation of the provider.
(c) During any inspection conducted pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, the provider shall make available for examination any records or other materials related to the delivery of its services, including records relating to clients and to internal complaints, in accordance with the confidentiality requirements of § 4-754.11(7).
(d) The Mayor shall not delegate the responsibilities of this section to any agency or entity that serves as a provider of services covered by § 4-754.01.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 17, 52 DCR 8113; Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-296, § 2(h), 54 DCR 1097.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-753.02.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 16-296, in subsec. (b), in the introductory paragraph, substituted “Except for inspections of shelters monitored by the Office of Shelter Monitoring pursuant to § 4-754.52, inspections shall be conducted” for “Inspections shall be conducted”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part D - Provider Requirements › § 4–754.34. Transfer of clients

§ 4–754.34. Transfer of clients.
(a) A provider may transfer a client to another provider to ensure the client receives the most appropriate services available within the Continuum of Care whenever:
(1) The client consents to the transfer;
(2) The provider identifies and secures for the client a placement with another provider that more appropriately meets the client’s medical, mental health, behavioral, or rehabilitative service needs in accordance with the client’s service plan;
(2A) The client is no longer eligible to receive services from the provider's program, as determined in accordance with § 4-753.02(b-1); or
(3) The client is a non-LGBTQ-identified youth occupying a bed established pursuant to § 4-755.01(c)(1) and an LGBTQ-identified homeless youth has presented a need for shelter.
(b)(1) In addition to the circumstances under which a client may be transferred as described in subsection (a) of this section, a provider may transfer a client when:
(A) A client fails or refuses to comply with the provider's Program Rules and the client responsibilities listed in § 4-754.13, or engages in any of the behaviors listed in § 4-754.36(a)(2); provided, that:
(i) The client has received proper notice of the Program Rules, client responsibilities, and prohibited behaviors, as required by § 4-754.33; and
(ii) The provider has made a good-faith effort to enable the client to comply with the Program Rules so that the client is able to continue receiving services without a transfer; or
(B) A provider is unable to continue operating a program due to loss of funding or loss of control of the facility for circumstances beyond the control of the Department.
(2) A transfer pursuant to paragraph (1)(B) of this subsection shall be to a program with a vacancy that best meets the client's medical, mental health, behavioral, or rehabilitative service needs in accordance with the client's service plans, the District's centralized or coordinated assessment system protocol, and the procedures in this section.
(c) Transfers of clients under this section can be made through direct arrangements with other providers within the Continuum of Care or through coordination with the central intake center established pursuant to § 4-753.02(c)(1). Such efforts shall be documented by the provider in the client’s records.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 20, 52 DCR 8113; May 3, 2014, D.C. Law 20-100, § 2(j), 61 DCR 1873; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(w), 65 DCR 331.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-754.11, § 4-754.32, § 4-754.35, § 4-754.36, § 4-754.37, and § 4-755.01.
Effect of Amendments
The 2014 amendment by D.C. Law 20-100 added (a)(3) and made related changes.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part D - Provider Requirements › § 4–754.35. Suspension of services

§ 4–754.35. Suspension of services.
(a) If a client fails or refuses to comply with the provider’s Program Rules and the client responsibilities listed in § 4-754.13, or engages in any of the behaviors listed in § 4-754.36(2), the provider may suspend services to the client for an appropriate period of time in light of the severity of the act or acts leading to the suspension, but in no case for any period longer then 30 days. The suspension may be implemented only when:
(1) The client has received proper notice of the Program Rules, client responsibilities, and prohibited behaviors, as required by § 4-754.33; and
(2) The provider has made a good-faith effort to enable the client to comply with the Program Rules so that the client is able to continue receiving services without suspension.
(b) Prior to suspension of services, the provider shall make a reasonable effort, given the severity of the situation, to transfer the client to another provider within the Continuum of Care, in accordance with § 4-754.34.
(c) A provider may not suspend adult individuals or adult family members in a manner that results in minor children or dependent adults being left unattended in a temporary shelter, transitional housing unit, or permanent housing program unit.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 21, 52 DCR 8113; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(x), 65 DCR 331.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-754.36.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part D - Provider Requirements › § 4–754.36. Termination

§ 4–754.36. Termination.
(a) A provider may terminate its delivery of services to a client only when:
(1) The provider documents that it has considered suspending the client in accordance with § 4-754.35 or has made a reasonable effort, in light of the severity of the act or acts leading to the termination, to transfer the client in accordance with § 4-754.34;
(2) The client:
(A) Possesses a weapon on the provider’s premises;
(B) Possesses or sells illegal drugs on the provider’s premises;
(C) Assaults or batters any person on the provider’s premises;
(D) Endangers the client’s own safety or the safety of others on the provider’s premises;
(E) Intentionally or maliciously vandalizes, destroys, or steals the property of any person on the provider’s premises;
(F) Fails to accept an offer of appropriate permanent housing that better serves the client’s needs after having been offered 2 appropriate permanent housing opportunities; or
(G) Knowingly engages in repeated violations of a provider’s Program Rules; and
(3) In the case of a termination pursuant to paragraph (2)(F) or (G) of this subsection, the provider has made reasonable efforts to help the client overcome obstacles to obtaining permanent housing.
(b) For the purposes of subsection (a)(2)(F) of this section, Rapid Re-Housing shall be considered an offer of appropriate permanent housing and an offer of 2 different units through a Rapid Re-Housing program shall be considered 2 offers of appropriate permanent housing. In determining whether an offer of permanent housing is appropriate, the results of a research- or evidence-based assessment tool used as part of the decision to make such an offer shall be given great weight.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 22, 52 DCR 8113; Dec. 24, 2013, D.C. Law 20-61, § 5182(g), 60 DCR 12472; Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(y), 65 DCR 331.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-754.34 and § 4-754.35.
Effect of Amendments
The 2013 amendment by D.C. Law 20-61 rewrote the section.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5182(g) of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-130, July 30, 2013, 60 DCR 11384, 20 DCSTAT 1827).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5182(g) of the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2013 (D.C. Act 20-204, October 17, 2013, 60 DCR 15341, 20 DCSTAT 2311).
Short Title
Section 5181 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that Subtitle Q of Title V of the act may be cited as the “Homeless Services Reform Emergency Amendment Act of 2013”.
Editor's Notes
Applicability of D.C. Law 20-61: Section 11001 of D.C. Law 20-61 provided that, except as otherwise provided, the act shall apply as of October 1, 2013.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part D - Provider Requirements › § 4–754.36b. Program exits

§ 4–754.36b. Program exits.
(a) A provider may exit a client from a housing program only when:
(1)(A) The housing program is provided on a time-limited basis, and the client's time period for receiving services has run;
(B) The Mayor determines that the client cannot be recertified to continue receiving services; and
(C) The client was assigned to the provider for substantially all of the client's time in the housing program; or
(2) Pursuant to § 4-753.02(b-1), the Mayor determines that the client is no longer eligible for the services.
(b)(1) A provider exiting a client from a program shall provide the client oral and written notice of the program exit at least 30 days before the effective date of the program exit.
(2) Written notice issued pursuant to this subsection shall conform to the requirements of notice issued pursuant to § 4-754.33(d).".
(c) Any client who requests a fair hearing within 15 days of receipt of notice of a program exit shall continue to remain in the housing program pending a final decision from the fair hearing proceedings.
(d) A program exit is not considered a termination of services pursuant to § 4-754.36.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 22b; as added Feb. 28, 2018, D.C. Law 22-65, § 2(aa), 65 DCR 331.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part D - Provider Requirements › § 4–754.37. Alternative sanctions

§ 4–754.37. Alternative sanctions.
(a) A provider may employ lesser sanctions as alternatives to the transfer, suspension, or termination of services authorized in §§ 4-754.34 through 4-754.36.
(b) Any alternative sanction applied shall be authorized in the schedule of sanctions included in the provider’s Program Rules and may include loss of special privileges and imposition of additional responsibilities.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 23, 52 DCR 8113.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 4 - Public Care Systems › Chapter 7A - Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Subchapter IV - Provision of Services for Homeless Individuals and Families › Part D - Provider Requirements › § 4–754.39. Mediation

§ 4–754.39. Mediation.
(a) Providers are strongly encouraged to establish internal mediation programs to resolve disputes with clients.
(b) Any provider who chooses to establish an internal mediation program shall offer mediation services to any client of the provider, or the client’s representative, who requests them.
(c) Upon receiving an oral or written request for mediation, the provider shall provide the client or the client’s representative with reasonable written notice of:
(1) The time and place of any mediation proceedings; and
(2) The client’s right to request a fair hearing for formal review of his or her complaint pursuant to § 4-754.41 and his or her right to request administrative review pursuant to § 4-754.42.
(d) The provider shall allow the client or the client’s representative to review its records of the client prior to the mediation proceeding.
(e) The provider shall allow the client to be accompanied by a legal or other representative of the client’s choosing in any mediation proceedings.
(f) Upon conclusion of the mediation proceedings, the provider shall notify the client of his or her right to request a fair hearing pursuant to § 4-754.41, and the deadline for making such a request, if he or she is not satisfied with the outcome of the mediation.
(g) No member of the provider’s staff who was involved in the incident or incidents at issue in the mediation shall serve as a mediator during the proceedings.
(Oct. 22, 2005, D.C. Law 16-35, § 25, 52 DCR 8113.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 4-754.32, § 4-754.38, and § 4-754.52.