*NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation that will expire on December 29, 2022.*
The Mayor may establish an office and administer programs to provide time-limited services and supports to recent immigrants to the United States, including the following services and supports:
(1) Welcome and other reception services;
(2) Food, clothing, and other necessities;
(3) Temporary shelter, which may be provided in a congregate setting;
(4) Medical services, including health insurance;
(5) Relocation services;
(6) Cash assistance for food and other necessities, transportation, relocation, and other identified needs; and
(7) Social and legal services and referrals to external social and legal service programs and providers.
(Sept. 30, 2022, D.C. Act 24-553, § 101, 0 DCR 0.)
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 101 of Migrant Services and Supports Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-553, Sept. 30, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
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