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Executive Office of the Mayor
Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (DMHHS):
About: The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (DMHHS) supports the Mayor in coordinating a comprehensive system of benefits, goods and services across multiple agencies to ensure that children, youth and adults, with and without disabilities, can lead healthy, meaningful and productive lives.
Address: 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 223, Washington, DC 20004
Office Hours: Monday-Friday; 9am – 5:30pm
Metro: Metro Center (Red), Gallery Place (Green, Yellow)
General Phone: (202) 727-7973.; General Email: dmhhs@dc.gov
DMHHS Staff List:
Brenda Donald, Deputy Mayor, Brenda.Donald@dc.gov
Rachel Joseph, Chief of Staff, Rachel.Joseph@dc.gov ; 202-727-7973
Christian Barrera, Policy Advisor – Health Policy, Christian.Barrera@dc.gov; (202) 727-2320
Rashida Brown, Policy Analyst, Rashida.Brown@dc.gov
Jenna Cevasco, Senior Policy Advisor, Jenna.Cevasco@dc.gov
Marcus Ellis, Safer, Stronger DC Community Partnerships Manager, Marcus.Ellis@dc.gov
Kristy Greenwalt, Executive Director, Interagency Council on Homelessness, Kristy.Greenwalt@dc.gov
Gail Kohn, Age-Friendly DC Coordinator, Gail.Kohn@dc.gov
Nick Kushner, Age-Friendly DC Strategic Analyst, Nick.Kushner@dc.gov
Tina Roper, Executive Assistant, Tina.Roper@dc.gov
Theresa Silla, Policy Advisor, Interagency Council on Homelessness, Theresa.Silla@dc.gov
Jennifer Valdivieso, Program Analyst – Constituent Services, Jennifer.Valdvieso@dc.gov
Foster Care Action- Agency Leaders & Staff
Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA): CFSA is a DC Agency that investigates reports of child abuse and neglect and provides a home for child and young adults who are not able to live with their families. CFSA also provides community based services for families working to overcome difficulties.
CFSA Director Raymond Davidson is at the top of the “chain-of-command” of the agency. Everyone who works within CFSA ultimately answers to him. Although your social worker is the first person that you should contact if you continue to experience and issue and your social worker, your social worker’s supervisor and others are not helping them you should contact Director Davidson and Deputy Director Davidson. It is best to contact them by email and phone.
Website: www.cfsa.dc.gov
Address: 200 I Street SE Washington, DC 20003
Bus: A9, A42, A46, A48, P6, V1, V4
Metro: Navy Yard Metro Station (Green)
General Phone Number: (202) 442-6100
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:15am to 4:45 pm
CFSA Staff List:
Raymond Davidson, CFSA Director, Raymond.Davidson@dc.gov (202) 727-7555 – All major issues
Damian Miller, Special Assistant to Director, Damian.Miller@dc.gov (202) 727-7666- Leads Alumni Program
Michelle Rosenberg, Deputy Director (Policy and Program Support), micheler.rosenberg@dc.gov (202) 724-7008- All major issues
Justin Kopca, Agency Fiscal Officer, Justin.kopca@dc.gov – Agency financial issues
Mindy Good, Director of Communications, Mindy.Good@dc.gov (202) 442-6180- General Agency Information
Cory Chandler, General Counsel (Attorney), cory.chandler@dc.gov- Agency Legal Information
Heather Stowe, Principle Deputy Director, heather.stowe@dc.gov – All major issues
Marie Morilus-Black, Deputy Director Well Being, marie.morilus-black@dc.gov – High School Education
Michelle Farr- Deputy Director Entry Services, Michelle.far@dc.gov –Child Protective Services/ Hotline
Ruby Nelson, Community Partnerships Program Manager, Ruby.Nelson2@dc.gov (202) 727-5702- Aftercare Program, Wayne Place, Homebuilders, Project Connect and services provided by outside organizations
Sarah Thankachan, OYE Administrator, Sarah.Thankachan@dc.gov (202) 442-6174- General Older Youth Issues
Nadya Richberg, OYE Social Work Program Manager, Nadya.richberg@dc.gov (202) 727-7376- General Older Youth Issues
Tanya Trice, OYE Social Work Program Manager, Tanya.Trice@dc.gov (202) 727-7461- General Older Youth Issues
Office of Well-Being (OWB): The OWB’s goal is to ensure that youth in foster care succeed academically. This division assist youth, social workers and resource providers with enrolling in school, resolving educational issues and helping to connect with you tutors and mentors. The OWB also will help you to explore careers and
OWB Staff List:
Marie Morilus-Black, Deputy Director Well Being, marie.morilus-black@dc.gov- All issues related to education
Aisha Williams, Staff Assistant-Office of the Deputy Director of Well-Being, Aisha.williams2@dc.gov (202) 727-9443- Assistance with contacting Ms. Morilus-Black
Timothy Fitzgerald, Educational Specialist, timothy.fitzgerald@dc.gov (202) 727-8028- Grades K-5 Issues
Charlotte Williams, Educational Specialist, Charlotte.williams2@dc.gov (202) 725-7787- Grades 6-8 Issues
Cortni Mitchell-Colston, Educational Specialist, cortni.mitchell-colston@dc.gov (202) 727-4951- Grades 9-12
Megan Dho, Education Supervisor, Megan.dho@dc.gov (202) 727-1303- Grades K-12 Issues
Office of Youth Empowerment (OYE): Division of CFSA that support older foster youth ages 15-20. The division offers an array of resources and opportunities for in the areas of education, employment and financial literacy. The majority of older youth in foster care have their cases managed by OYE social workers.
OYE Leadership Staff:
Sarah Thankachan, OYE Administrator, Sarah.Thankachan@dc.gov (202) 442-6174 –General Older Youth Issues
Nadya Richberg, Social Work Program Manager, Nadya.richberg@dc.gov (202) 727-7376- General Older Youth Issues
Tanya Trice, Social Work Program Manager, Tanya.Trice@dc.gov (202) 727-7461- General Older Youth Issues
Fasion Maxwell, Youth Ombudsman/Youth Plugs Leader, fasion.maxwell@dc.gov (202) 246-9364 or (202) 727-7324- General Issues/ Youth Plugs
Alicha Gough, Supervisory Social Worker, lisa.kim@dc.gov (202) 727-7500- Case Management
Lisa Kim, Supervisory Social Worker, lisa.kim@dc.gov (202) 727-7500- Case Management
Kasandra Dodd, Supervisory Social Worker, Kasandra.Dodd@dc.gov (202) 727-7500- Case Management
Alexandria Kline, Supervisory Social Worker, alexandra.kline@dc.gov (202) 727-7500- Case Management
Nicole Broome, Social Worker, Nicole.Broome@dc.gov (202) 727-7500- Lead for Aftercare Program