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Government Shutdown

This page provides a list of resources that employees may find useful during the government shutdown. This is not an exhaustive list, but a starting point in your search. The D.C. Courts does not endorse the organizations, services, or programs referenced on this page.

State and Local Government Resources

District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia

General Resources

Financial Resources

DC Courts employees can contact Human Resources (Human.Resources [at] dccsystem.gov (Human[dot]Resources[at]dccsystem[dot]gov)) to receive a letter to provide to their creditors during the shutdown.

Unemployment Compensation

DC Courts employees (excepted and not excepted) may file for unemployment compensation in the District of Columbia. Eligibility information can be found at https://unemployment.dc.gov/. Employees will need to provide a completed SF-8 and most recent SF-50 as a part of the application process. Please note that all unemployment compensation will need to be paid back at the conclusion of the shutdown. Questions can be directed to Human Resources (Human.Resources [at] dccsystem.gov (Human[dot]Resources[at]dccsystem[dot]gov)).

Food Assistance

Utilities