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Provides case management and housing search assistance for Native Americans and their families. Homelessness prevention funds for Native families provided as funding allows. May be required to provide tribal identification.
Provides case management for Native Americans and their families.
Homelessness prevention funds for Native families provided as funding allows.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Coordinates resource centers where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources. Places clients in housing programs based on need and availability. By appointment. Very limited drop-in slots available.
Operates a resource center where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources.
Schedules and conducts CEA assessments for possible housing referrals to programs such as Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Categories
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Rental Deposit Assistance
Coordinates resource centers where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources. Places clients in housing programs based on need and availability. By appointment only. Serves young adults only.
Operates a resource center where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources.
Schedules and conducts CEA assessments for possible housing referrals to programs such as Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Coordinates resource centers where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources. Places clients in housing programs based on need and availability. Virtual and phone assessment only. Serves young adults only.
Operates a resource center where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources.
Schedules and conducts CEA assessments for possible housing referrals to programs such as Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Water Service Payment Assistance
TANF Applications
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Rental Deposit Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Provides financial assistance to American Indians and Alaska Natives to help them become or remain stably housed. Assistance includes eviction prevention, move-in assistance and utility bill payment assistance.
Provides rental assistance, including utilities and past-due bills to those in need.
Rapid re-housing case managers help hundreds of members facing homelessness find long-term, affordable housing. While Chief Seattle Club offers some funding for application and deposit fees, members making less than 50% of the median area income must have a stable income to qualify.
Categories
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Housing Search Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Coordinates resource centers where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources. Places clients in housing programs based on need and availability. By appointment and drop-in. Serves young adults only.
Operates a resource center where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources.
Schedules and conducts CEA assessments for possible housing referrals to programs such as Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Categories
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Rental Deposit Assistance
Coordinates resource centers where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources. Places clients in housing programs based on need and availability. By appointment only. Serves veterans only.
Operates a resource center where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources.
Schedules and conducts CEA assessments for possible housing referrals to programs such as Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Categories
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Rental Deposit Assistance
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
Categories
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
TANF Applications
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Rental Deposit Assistance
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Case/Care Management
State Disability Insurance Applications
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Coordinates resource centers where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources. Places clients in housing programs based on need and availability. By appointment or drop-in. Serves young adults only.
Operates a resource center where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources.
Schedules and conducts CEA assessments for possible housing referrals to programs such as Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Categories
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Rental Deposit Assistance
Provides rapid re-housing services, including outreach and short-term case management, to Veteran households experiencing homelessness in King County. Temporary financial assistance may be provided, depending on eligibility.
Provides rapid re-housing services, including outreach and short-term case management, to Veteran households experiencing homelessness in King County.
Temporary Financial Assistance may be provided, depending on eligibility.
Case managers are able to meet in the community.
Categories
Case/Care Management
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Rental Deposit Assistance
Provides limited basic needs and financial assistance to those needing help due to a current or recent DV situation involving intimate partner abuse.
NOTE: NO rental assistance available.
Provides limited basic needs and financial assistance to eligible applicants needing help as result of a current or recent (within 6 months) intimate partner abuse situation.
Services are confidential.
Provides financial assistance based on funding availability with:
- Utility bill arrears
- Housing: funds for landlord applications and move-in costs subject to funders guidelines while funds last. No rental assistance is available.
- Food/Grocery items
- Basic Clothing
- Hygiene items/Toiletries
- Prescriptions
- Eyeglasses
- Bus tickets/ Transport
- Diapers
- Baby formula
- Other infant needs
Language interpretation is available in person or over the phone.
Categories
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
Food Vouchers
Prescription Expense Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Formula/Baby Food
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Bus Fare
Diapers
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
Categories
Water Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
State Disability Insurance Applications
TANF Applications
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Rent Payment Assistance
Coordinates resource centers where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources. Places clients in housing programs based on need and availability. By appointment and drop-in. Serves young adults only.
Operates a resource center where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources.
Schedules and conducts CEA assessments for possible housing referrals to programs such as Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Categories
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Rental Deposit Assistance
Coordinates resource centers where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources. Places clients in housing programs based on need and availability. Drop-in services only. Serves youth only.
Operates a resource center where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources.
Schedules and conducts CEA assessments for possible housing referrals to programs such as Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Categories
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Rental Deposit Assistance
Coordinates resource centers where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources. Places clients in housing programs based on need and availability. Phone and in-person appointments available.
Operates a resource center where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources.
Schedules and conducts CEA assessments for possible housing referrals to programs such as Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Coordinates resource centers where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources. Places clients in housing programs based on need and availability. By appointment only.
Operates a resource center where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources.
Schedules and conducts CEA assessments for possible housing referrals to programs such as Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Categories
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Rental Deposit Assistance
Provides emergency rent & utility assistance to residents of 98103, 98109, 98119, 98199, 98107, 98117, 98177 in the city of Seattle, as well as deposit assistance.
For rent and utilities **EVICTION/ SHUT-OFF NOTICE REQUIRED.
Move In: **RENTAL OR LEASE AGREEMENT NEEDED**
Provides emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities to residents of the area served.
Does not assist with the following:
- Telephone or cable bills
- Propane, oil, wood costs
- Gasoline
Categories
Water Service Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
Categories
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Rental Deposit Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
TANF Applications
State Disability Insurance Applications
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Case/Care Management
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Offers financial assistance to cancer patients who are within a three-month window of treatment. Includes help with rent, food & medical supplies. Cannot help with urgent needs.
Offers financial assistance to cancer patients in urgent need who are within a three-month window of treatment. Cancer patients may be eligible for a one-time grant of up to $450 to help with expenses including the following:
- Rent/mortgage
- Utilities
- Food
- Transportation
- Dental care
- Childcare
- Medical supplies
- Prescription copays
Financial assistance may take up to two to three months, so program is not able to assist with immediate shut-off or eviction notices.
Categories
Gas Money
Rental Deposit Assistance
Dental Care Expense Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Bus Fare
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Incidental Medical Expense Assistance
Telephone Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Food Vouchers
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
Categories
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Case/Care Management
Water Service Payment Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
TANF Applications
Rental Deposit Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
Rent Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Helps veterans with food, shelter, utilities, eviction prevention, haircut vouchers, move-in costs, medical, gas and prescriptions. Satellite offices located throughout King County.
Provides financial assistance to help veterans with housing, employment and medical expenses as well as life stability.
Financial assistance is provided as part of a client's service plan.
- Financial assistance for housing expenses (e. g. , rent, mortgage), eviction prevention, move-in expenses, transitional housing and shelter expenses.
- Financial assistance for medical expenses, medical aids/equipment and prescriptions.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Food Vouchers
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Identification Card Fee Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Gas Money
Hair and Nail Care
Rent Payment Assistance
Bus Fare
Water Service Payment Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Provides financial assistance programs to low-income families, immigrants and refugees, pregnant women, and people who are aged, blind or disabled. Programs include TANF/WorkFirst, AREN, Diversion Cash Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance and ABD.
Provides financial assistance to Washington residents in need who meet eligibility requirements.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/WorkFirst):
- Provides monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children in the home.
- Applicants attend a WorkFirst orientation and eligibility interview.
- Pregnant and parenting minors may be eligible for TANF benefits if they meet additional eligibility requirements, as determined by a DSHS social worker.
- Adults may also be eligible for WorkFirst support, which will pay for items clients must have in order to look for work, prepare for work or accept a better job.
- Assistance may include transportation, car repairs, interview and work clothes, licenses and tools and equipment.
- Assistance will be provided via vouchers or pre-paid merchant cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD):
- Provides financial assistance for people with a long-term or permanent disability, or who are blind, or who are age 65 or older and meet income and resource requirements.
Emergency Assistance:
- TANF, Workfirst, SFA and RCA clients may apply for supplemental financial assistance when faced with an emergency caused by circumstances out of their control.
- Funding may be approved for rent (EVICTION NOTICES); electric, gas, heating fuel, water/sewer or telephone utility shut-off notices; or deposit move-in costs for homeless individuals and families.
- Includes Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs (AREN). AREN payments may be made up to a maximum of $750 in a 12-month period.
- Also includes WorkFirst support services, which helps with rent, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, moving costs, all housing-related fees, hookup fees, refundable and non-refundable deposits, and temporary housing for households participating in WorkFirst. Up to $5,000 is available in a 12-month period.
Pregnant Women's Assistance:
- Provides financial assistance for pregnant women who are not eligible for TANF but meet TANF income and resource requirements.
Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA):
- Provides a cash grant program designed to prevent households with children from having to enroll in public assistance, by assisting with living expenses for needs such as:
- Housing
- Transportation
- Child care
- Food and employment-related expenses.
Clients may be referred to DSHS non-cash programs such as food stamps.
Staff may also refer to other social service programs including domestic violence services, clothing banks, food pantries, etc
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN):
- Provides housing and essential needs vouchers for adults who have a shorter-term disability and meet income and resource requirements.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA):
- Cash assistance is available to refugees with no minor children for the first eight months after their arrival.
- Refugees with minor children are likely eligible for TANF.
State Family Assistance:
- Cash assistance program established for legal immigrants with dependent children who are ineligible for TANF because of immigrant status.
Categories
State Disability Insurance Applications
Rental Deposit Assistance
Case/Care Management
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Water Service Payment Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Rent Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
TANF Applications
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Coordinates resource centers where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources. Places clients in housing programs based on need and availability. Drop-in only. Serves veterans only.
Operates a resource center where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources.
Schedules and conducts CEA assessments for possible housing referrals to programs such as Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Categories
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Rental Deposit Assistance
14.5 Miles
Coordinated Entry offered by King County Regional Homelessness Authority at YWCA in Renton
Coordinates resource centers where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources. Places clients in housing programs based on need and availability. By appointment only.
Operates a resource center where people experiencing homelessness can get help finding housing and other resources.
Schedules and conducts CEA assessments for possible housing referrals to programs such as Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Housing Related Coordinated Entry