District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 7-503.12. Housing resources and program referrals.

(a)(1) In gathering and evaluating data, the Department shall screen clients for housing or housing-related programmatic needs, such as referral to the Shallow Subsidy program administered by the District of Columbia Housing Authority pursuant to § 6-230.

(2) Upon discovery of a client's housing or housing-related needs, the Department shall refer clients to the appropriate government or private agency administering the Shallow Subsidy program, and to a health practitioner, social service entity, or nutritional provider, if needed.

(3) When a referral is necessary, the Department shall inform and educate clients of available District-funded programs and basic eligibility criteria prior to making the referral.