EITC – Earned Income Tax Credit A refundable federal income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families. Child Support Division of Child Support is the state agency that will help you establish child support obligations, collect and process child support payments and allow you to review and possibly modify child support obligations. WIC A nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy. Washington Apple Health & Tax Credit to purchase health insurance Coverage is free or low cost health care coverage provided by the State of Washington and the Federal government. If you are not eligible for Washington Apple Health, you may be eligible to receive tax credits that will lower your cost to purchase health insurance. ECEAP and Head Start Comprehensive preschool programs that provide free services and support to eligible children and their families. FAFSA Free application for Federal Student Aid. Homeless and Prevention Assistance Find housing resources in your area. LIHEAP – Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program A federally funded block grant that provides money to help low-income households make home heating more affordable and avoid shutoff of utility services during the winter. Tribal Services Find out about the range of services and benefits Indian Tribes and Indian Organizations provide to American Indians/Alaska Natives. Veteran’s Benefits Find out what services and benefits are available to those who have served in the United States Military. Vocational Rehabilitation Assist individuals with disabilities to prepare, obtain, and/or maintain employment. Child Care Assistance Program (CCA) Helps low and moderate income working families who live in Seattle pay for child care costs. Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) Offers free preschool to eligible three and four year olds who live in Seattle to help develop the skills they need to be ready for school. Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) Offers free or low-cost preschool to eligible four year old children who live in Seattle to help develop the skills they need to be successful in school. Seattle Public Utilities Energy Assistance Program (SPU-EDP) Helps eligible Seattle Public Utilities customers pay a portion of a past due balance to avoid a utility shut off. Weatherization Seattle homeowners (and some renters) can get free weatherization services if they meet income guidelines. Other Seattle Energy Assistance Programs Provides one-time payment assistance for a past due Seattle City Light bill. |