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Provides financial assistance with basic needs, such as eviction-prevention rent assistance, shut-off prevention of water and electric utilities, prescription expenses, and in-state bus fare for emergencies.
Provides financial assistance with basic needs once a year. Services include eviction-prevention rent assistance, shut-off prevention of water and electric bills, prescription expenses, and in-state bus fare for emergencies.
Categories
Bus Fare
Prescription Expense Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Determines eligibility and manages the intake for deposit assistance or eviction prevention funds. Financial assistance is limited to once per year to pay a deposit to get a homeless person re-housed, or to prevent an eviction and is dependent on funding availability.
Determines eligibility and manages the intake for deposit assistance or eviction prevention funds. Financial assistance is limited to once per year to pay a deposit to get a homeless person re-housed, or to prevent an eviction.
Categories
Rental Application Fee Payment Assistance
Low Income/Subsidized Private Rental Housing
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Must be homeless or at risk of homelessness - Assists young adults ages 18-24 with various services, such as first month's rent, rental deposit, eviction prevention, utility assistance, free transit passes, and job search.
Assists young adults ages 18-24 with various services, such as first month's rent, rental deposit, eviction prevention, utility assistance, free transit passes, and job search.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Provides wraparound financial support to adults who are deemed incapacitated by DSHS and have no income or are enrolled in ABD. May assist with rent, move-in, utilities, hygiene supplies and transportation costs.
Provides wraparound financial support to adults who are deemed incapacitated by DSHS and have no income or are enrolled in ABD. May assist with rent, move-in, utilities, hygiene supplies and transportation costs. Provides the following for individuals approved by DSHS: Transportation Assistance (gas card or bus pass), Essential Needs (hygienic and cleaning supplies once per month), Ongoing Rent/Utility Assistance (most housing situations qualify), Limited Rental/Utility Assistance (as funds are available), Limited Move in Cost Assistance (as funds are available), Housing Search Assistance for those experiencing homelessness, Employment Counseling. Payments are processed to landlords and/or utility companies on behalf of program participants. HEN can only guarantee monthly payments 90 days at a time.
Categories
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Laundry Products
Water Service Payment Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Rental Deposit Assistance
Bus Fare
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
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Case/Care Management
Water Service Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Electric Service Payment Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Gas Service Payment Assistance
TANF Applications
Rental Deposit Assistance
Provides one-time emergency financial assistance for rent and utilities to residents of Kent. Focuses on serving immigrants and refugees, but will serve other eligible residents. No eviction notice required; proof of crisis resolution necessary.
Provides one-time emergency financial assistance for rent to residents of Kent.
Focuses on serving low-income refugees and immigrants.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Provides limited assistance with rent when funding is available.
Provides limited rent assistance when funding is available.
Categories
Rent Payment 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.
Helps low-income individuals and families obtain a more nutritious diet by supplementing their income with Basic Food benefits. Monthly benefit amounts vary based on the number of people living in the household, income, and living expenses such as rent, mortgage, utilities, childcare and child support.
Provides an ATM/debit-like card used to access food benefits to eligible low-income households.
Food Stamp guidelines are as follows:
1. Exempt goods that may not be purchased with food stamps:
- Cigarettes
- Pet food
- Non-edible household items
- Alcoholic beverages
- Food purchased at a restaurant
2. Time limits: Benefits do not expire and may be used at any time.
3. Expedited service: Households defined as destitute and having little net monthly income or resources may be eligible for expedited service, i.e. they may be able to pick up their benefits no later than the fifth day following application if they are eligible for benefits.
Disaster Food Benefits:
DSHS can replace EBT benefits for recipients of Washington's Basic Food program if food was lost due to a declared disaster.
For DSHS to replace the benefits, the customer must report the loss within 10 days from the date the loss occurred. DSHS will replace the value of the amount of food lost in the disaster, up to the total amount of the customer's monthly allotment of Basic Food.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
State Disability Insurance Applications
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Water Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Case/Care Management
Electric Service Payment Assistance
TANF Applications
Provides rent and utility assistance to veterans. To receive help with past due rent you must show an eviction notice, and for assistance with utilities a disconnect notice.
Provides rent and utility assistance to veterans. To receive help with past due rent you must show an eviction notice, and for assistance with utilities a past due bill is required. The North West Veterans Resource Center (NWVRC) is now the lead agency for the fund and has , and WDVA Service Officers to assist with VA claims. Volunteers will educate veterans and their families about available benefits, assist in filing claims for benefits, and appealing benefit claims.
Categories
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
The Tenant Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program provides very low-income households with rent costs for up to 24 months – if funding allows. Households must be homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Program provides low income apartments, rental assistance and more.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Homeless Diversion Programs
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Provides emergency eviction prevention and utility (gas, electric, water and basic telephone) assistance for MUCKLESHOOT TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY. Assistance offered once per year during emergencies. Eviction/shut-off notice not always required.
Provides emergency financial assistance for eviction prevention and utility bills (gas, electric, water and basic home telephone service). Assistance is for Muckleshoot tribal members ONLY. Applicants must prove that they are experiencing an emergency, with extenuating circumstances. No move-in assistance.
Categories
Water Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Telephone Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
ONLY METHOW VALLEY RESIDENTS: Assists families and individuals with emergency rental and utility assistance once a year.
ONLY METHOW VALLEY RESIDENTS. Assists families and individuals with emergency rental and utility assistance once a year. May also help with minor car & home repairs (call first to verify).
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans
Emergency Household Assistance Offered St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Spokane - St. Anthony
Provides financial assistance for rent, electric/heat, water/sewer and gasoline, emergency food and hygiene supplies. Assistance to be determined upon scheduled intake. Service area: South of Glass Ave, North of Indiana, East of C Street, West of Washington Street.
Provides financial assistance for rent, electric/heat, water/sewer and gasoline. Also provides emergency food and hygiene supplies. Assistance to be determined upon scheduled intake.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Water Service Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Gas Money
Electric Service Payment Assistance
MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US - Provides job training and job search assistance for unemployed farm workers, as well as financial assistance for rent, toiletries, and gas funds for work or job search.
Provides job training and job search assistance for unemployed farm workers, as well as financial assistance for rent, toiletries, and gas funds for work or job search. Assists with job training, employability development assistance, and other related assistance that supports farmworkers and their families at addressing urgent needs.
Categories
Gas Money
Job Retraining
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Rent Payment Assistance
Offers emergency financial assistance to residents of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park ONLY. **FOR INCOME AT or BELOW 200% FPL or 50% AMI**
Offers emergency financial assistance to families and individuals who are experiencing a short-term financial crisis. Possible types of assistance include rent, move-in costs, power bills, prescriptions, water or sewer bills, auto repair, medical bills and others.
Categories
Water Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Telephone Service Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Bus Fare
Rent Payment 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
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
State Disability Insurance Applications
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
TANF Applications
Water Service Payment Assistance
Limited financial assistance for essential services or basic needs for persons residing within the boundaries of the Stanwood-Camano School District.
Limited financial assistance to persons residing within the boundaries of the Stanwood-Camano School District to prevent eviction or disconnection of essential services, or for basic needs in emergency situations.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment 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
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
TANF Applications
Water Service Payment Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Rent Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Helps victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or a crime with rent assistance, transportation, prescription medication, lodging, food, and information and referral.
Helps individuals who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or a crime with the following services: - Rent assistance - Transportation - Prescription medication - Lodging - Food- Information and referral - Bus ticket in certain circumstances
Categories
Gas Money
Prescription Expense Assistance
Bus Fare
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Transportation for Endangered People
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides financial assistance to North Pacific County cancer patients. Assistance includes help with utility bills, rent/mortgage payments, prescription drugs, gas money for medical appointments, food, and other needs.
Provides financial assistance to North Pacific County cancer patients. Assistance includes help with utility bills, rent/mortgage payments, prescription drugs, gas money for medical appointments, food, and other needs.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Gas Money
Food Vouchers
Undesignated Temporary Financial 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
Case/Care Management
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Rental Deposit Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
TANF Applications
Provides limited financial assistance to individuals and families in Puyallup when funding allows. Available once a year per household. Does not serve Tacoma or Lakewood.
Provides limited financial assistance to individuals and families in Puyallup when funding allows. Currently limited to rental assistance. May provide referrals for utility assistance. Available once a year per household. Does not serve Tacoma or Lakewood.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Provides assistance with rent and utility payments to residents of Burien, Tukwila, Kent, and SeaTac.
Provides assistance with rent and utility payments to residents of Auburn, Burien, Federal Way, Kent, Renton and SeaTac who are experiencing a temporary crisis. Funds are limited and availability can change on a monthly basis.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Provides limited financial assistance and peer counseling services to achieve stable housing for individuals with mental health, substance abuse, or co-occuring disorders.
Provides limited financial assistance and peer counseling services to achieve stable housing for individuals with mental health, substance abuse, or co-occuring disorders. Peer counselors help provide guidance and assistance to obtain and maintain stable housing. Additionally peer counselors act as mentors to help empower, encourage responsibility, and promote active participation in recovery.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Housing Search Assistance
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Peer Counseling
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 Applications
Rent Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Water Service Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Rental Deposit Assistance
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications