At the intersection of incarceration, poverty, homelessness, and trauma, there is much work to be done, so CFLS addresses the needs of recently released individuals and their families, with a special focus on women. Short-term crisis assistance (food and clothing) provides an emergency safety net, while long-term assistance (housing support, employment services, mentoring and parenting programs, legal aid, financial literacy training) gives families the opportunity to transform their lives. For women returning home after incarceration (many of whom are single mothers), intensive case management begins three to four months before release and continues as they rejoin the community – meeting basic needs, helping them secure employment and housing, and offering parenting classes, mentoring, and medical case management, including substance abuse treatment. Some arrive at CFLS with a single plastic bag holding their possessions – and leave with a new beginning.

Headquarters: DC-Ward 2

Where They Operate: DC-Citywide; DC-Ward 2; DC-Ward 5

Age Groups Served: Pre-teen/teen (12-17); Young adult (18-24); Adult (25-49); Seniors (50+); All

Ethnic Groups Served: African American; Caucasian; Latino/Hispanic

Population(s) Served: Low- to Moderate-Income Community Members


  • Individuals housed (temporary shelters, transitional housing, permanent housing) annually:   119
  • Number of individuals that received food and clothing:   870
  • Number of youth in the child welfare system living in foster homes and group homes that were mentored.:   83
  • Number of parents we supported in developing positive parenting skills through our Parent Home Visiting Program:   83
  • Number of children we prepare for success in school annually:   105

Awards & Recognition

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Budget (FY2023)

  • The current budget for Community Family Life Services is: $3 million or higher
  • $1 million to $3 million
  • $500k to $1 million
  • Less than $500k

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