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	Basic Food and Cash
	Child Care Subsidy Programs
	Long Term Services and Supports
	Healthcare for Workers with Disabilities Program (HWD)
	Washington Apple Health (65 or older, blind, or disabled)
	Washington Apple Health (Children, pregnant women, and adults aged 18 to 64)

	Basic Food and Cash
	Child Care Subsidy Programs
	Child Support Services
	City of Seattle - Child Care Assistance
	City of Seattle - Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP)
	City of Seattle - Preschool Program
	City of Seattle - Utility Discount Program
	City of Seattle - Other Energy Assistance programs
	City of Seattle - Public Utilities Emergency Assistance
	City of Seattle - HomeWise Weatherization
	Crime Victims Compensation Program (CVCP)
	Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
	Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
	Federal Student Financial Aid
	Washington Apple Health (Children, pregnant women, and adults aged 18 to 64)
	Foster Youth Services for Independent Living Program
	Head Start and ECEAP
	Healthcare for Workers with Disabilities Program (HWD)
	Housing Resources
	Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
	Long Term Services and Supports
	Washington Apple Health (65 or older, blind, or disabled)
	Medical - Hospice
	Medical - Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)
	Nutritional program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
	Start Next Quarter
	Tailored Supports for Older Adults (TSOA)
	Tribal Services (member of a tribe or Alaska Native)
	Veteran's Benefits
	The Telecommunications Equipment Distribution (TED) program

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Cash and food programs for families and single individuals.
Website:	https://www.dshs.wa.gov/food-cash-medical
Phone #:	1-877-501-2233

The Child Care Subsidy Programs help families pay for quality child care. The state pays a portion of the cost of child care for eligible families. Parents may be responsible for a copayment to their provider each month.
Website:	https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/earlylearning-childcare/getting-help
Phone #:	1-844-626-8687

	DSHS General Complaint or Question
	DSHS Civil Rights Complaints

Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) assistance programs include In-home care, nursing home care, and assisted living. If you have questions about LTSS options, find your local Home and Community Services (HCS) office by clicking the HCS link below and then choose the county where you live. For information about services offered by the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) click the DDA link below.
	Home and Community Services (HCS)
Website:	https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/resources
	Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)
Website:	https://www.dshs.wa.gov/dda/consumers-and-families/eligibility

A medical program that allows people with disabilities who are working to purchase medical coverage by paying a monthly premium that is based on their income.
Website:	https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/apple-health-workers-disabilities-hwd-program
Phone #:	1-800-871-9275

Medical programs for individuals aged 65 or older, blind, or disabled
Website:	https://www.hca.wa.gov/free-or-low-cost-health-care/i-need-medical-dental-or-vision-care/eligibility-overview
Phone #:	1-877-501-2233

Health Care coverage for children, parent/caretaker with children, pregnant women, or adults 18 to 64 years of age.
Website:	https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/

The Division of Child Support (DCS) helps families by establishing child support obligations, collecting and processing child support payments, reviewing and modifying child support obligations.
Website:	https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/division-child-support
Phone #:	1-800-457-6202	Email:	dcs-cru@dshs.wa.gov

The City of Seattle helps low to moderate income working families pay for child care for children ages one month to 13 years. Families can choose from more than 135 licensed family child care homes and centers in Seattle, which contract with the City to provide high-quality and affordable child care.
Website:	https://www.seattle.gov/education/for-parents/child-care-and-preschool/child-care-assistance-program
Phone #:	1-206-386-1050	Email:	comprehensivechildcare@seattle.gov

For qualified residents of Seattle, the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) offers free, high-quality, culturally and linguistically appropriate preschool services for eligible three- and four-year-olds and their families. The primary goal is to help participating children develop the skills they need to be ready for school and acquire a passion for lifelong learning.
Website:	https://www.seattle.gov/education/for-parents/child-care-and-preschool/early-childhood-education-and-assistance-program
Phone #:	1-206-684-0296	Email:	marie.rompon@seattle.gov

The Seattle Preschool Program offers free or low-cost, culturally and linguistically appropriate preschools to eligible four-year-olds. The goal is to help participating children develop the skills they need to be successful in school and acquire a passion for lifelong learning.
Website:	https://www.seattle.gov/education/for-parents/child-care-and-preschool/seattle-preschool-program
Phone #:	1-206-386-1050	Email:	preschool@seattle.gov

The Utility Discount Program (UDP) helps you get current and stay current on utility payments by offering a 50% discount on your energy and utility bills. This program is available for residential Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities customers only and does not apply to residences used for business purposes.
Website:	https://www.seattle.gov/city-light
Phone #:	1-206-684-0268	Email:	UDP@seattle.gov

For qualified residents of Seattle, the city offers Weatherization services to save on energy costs. For example, by Insulating your attic, pipe wrapping to avoid freezing, window caulking, and furnace repair.
Website:	https://www.seattle.gov/housing/HomeWise/
Phone #:	1-206-684-0244	Email:	HomeWise@seattle.gov

If you or a loved one were the victim of a crime, the Crime Victims Compensation program may be able to help cover medical, mental health or funeral expenses for crimes related injuries or deaths. Financial assistance may also be available if you were employed.
Website:	https://lni.wa.gov/claims/crime-victim-claims/apply-for-crime-victim-benefits
Phone #:	1-800-762-3716

DVR provides individualized employment services and counseling to people with disabilities. Also, provides technical assistance and training to employers about the employment of people with disabilities.
Website:	https://www.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/services-individuals-disabilities
Phone #:	1-800-637-5627

Other Seattle Energy Assistance is made up of three programs to help you pay an overdue Seattle City Light bill. The bill must be in your name and must be past due by more than $100. You can contact the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) 1-800-348-7144 or Seattle City Light by calling 1-206-684-3000.

The Seattle Public Utilities Emergency Assistance Program (SPU-EAP) helps you pay an overdue SPU bill. The bill must be in your name and must be past due by more than $300.
Phone #:	1-206-684-5800	Email:	spu_eap@seattle.gov

The EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families.
Website:	https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit
Phone #:	1-800-829-1040

Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded financial assistance for education beyond high school.
Website:	https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Phone #:	1-800-433-3243	Email:	FederalStudentAidCustomerService@ed.gov

Services for foster youths to find a job, education, housing, budgeting, health, etc.
Website:	https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/foster-youth/ilp
Phone #:	1-360-902-8063	Email:	peggy.lewis@dcyf.wa.gov

Provided by the Dept. of Children, Youth, and Families, the Head Start and ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) are comprehensive preschool programs that provide free services and support to eligible children and their families.
Website:	https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/earlylearning-childcare/eceap-headstart
Website:	https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/contact-us
Phone #:	1-866-482-4325	Email:	eceap@dcyf.wa.gov

A medical program that allows people with disabilities who are working to purchase medical coverage by paying a monthly premium that is based on their income.
Website:	https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/free-or-low-cost/22-333.pdf
Website:	https://www.hca.wa.gov/health-care-services-supports/program-administration/apple-health-workers-disabilities
Phone #:	1-800-871-9275

Get connected to resources to help you if you are homeless or at risk of being homeless.
Website:	https://wa211.org/
Phone #:	1-877-211-9274

LIHEAP is assistance that provides money to help low-income households make home heating more affordable and avoid shutoff of utility services during the winter.
Website:	https://www.commerce.wa.gov/growing-the-economy/energy/low-income-home-energy-assistance/
Phone #:	1-360-725-2857	Email:	liheap@commerce.wa.gov

The hospice program allows the terminally ill client to choose physical, pastoral/spiritual and psychosocial comfort, and palliative care rather than cure.
Website:	https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/home-and-community-services/services-help-adult-remain-home
Website:	https://www.hca.wa.gov/health-care-services-supports/program-administration/contact-hospice-program-eligibility

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Basic Food and Cash

Child Care Subsidy Programs

Long Term Services and Supports

Healthcare for Workers with Disabilities Program (HWD)

Washington Apple Health (65 or older, blind, or disabled)

Washington Apple Health (Children, pregnant women, and adults aged 18 to 64)

Basic Food and Cash

Child Care Subsidy Programs

Child Support Services

City of Seattle - Child Care Assistance

City of Seattle - Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP)

City of Seattle - Preschool Program

City of Seattle - Utility Discount Program

City of Seattle - Other Energy Assistance programs

City of Seattle - Public Utilities Emergency Assistance

City of Seattle - HomeWise Weatherization

Crime Victims Compensation Program (CVCP)

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

Federal Student Financial Aid

Washington Apple Health (Children, pregnant women, and adults aged 18 to 64)

Foster Youth Services for Independent Living Program

Head Start and ECEAP

Healthcare for Workers with Disabilities Program (HWD)

Housing Resources

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Long Term Services and Supports

Washington Apple Health (65 or older, blind, or disabled)

Medical - Hospice

Medical - Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Nutritional program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

Start Next Quarter

Tailored Supports for Older Adults (TSOA)

Tribal Services (member of a tribe or Alaska Native)

Veteran's Benefits

The Telecommunications Equipment Distribution (TED) program

User name, Password, Unlock account

Error messages

Client Benefit Account

Community Partner Account

Feedback about this site

Broken Links

DSHS General Complaint or Question

DSHS Civil Rights Complaints

These programs help Medicare recipients pay for all or part of their Medicare premiums, co-payments, and deductibles.
Website:	https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/medicare-savings-program
Phone #:	1-877-501-2233

WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy.
Website:	https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/wic
Phone #:	1-800-322-2588	Email:	wic@doh.wa.gov

Find out if you and/or someone in your household may qualify for free or reduced tuition through Washington state's community and technical colleges. To get more information on this program, visit the website listed below.
Website:	https://www.startnextquarter.org/

This program provides help, such as counseling, medical equipment, training and respite to unpaid family caregivers who provide assistance to family members who need help with activities of daily living. For more information use the following resources:
	Home & Community Services (HCS)
Website:	https://www.dshs.wa.gov/office-locations
	Area Agency on Aging Community Living Connections
Website:	https://washingtoncommunitylivingconnections.org/consumer/connect/index.php

Phone #:	1-855-567-0252

Get connected to resources and services for Washington State tribal memers and Alaska native.
Website:	https://www.dshs.wa.gov/office-of-the-secretary/indian-policy

The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs provides a wide range of services for veterans.
Website:	https://www.dva.wa.gov/
Phone #:	1-800-562-2308	Email:	benefits@dva.wa.gov

The Telecommunications Equipment Distribution (TED) program provides specialized telecommunication equipment to Washington residents who have a hearing loss or speech disability. TED is managed by the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH).
Website:	https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/odhh/telecommunication-equipment-distribution
Phone #:	1-800-422-7930	Email:	odhh@dshs.wa.gov
Phone #:	1-360-725-3450

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