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Provides rent and/or deposit assistance for for individuals released from inpatient psychiatric facilities within the past 12 months.
Provides long-term rental assistance to eligible individuals with behavioral health needs who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The program supports housing stability through rental subsidies paired with ongoing case management and support services. Participants must engage in behavioral health treatment and work with a care team. Services are intended to help clients avoid institutionalization, reduce crisis service use, and maintain stable housing.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent 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
Water Service Payment Assistance
Bus Fare
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Laundry Products
Rent Payment Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit 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
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Rental Deposit Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
TANF Applications
Offers emergency financial assistance to residents of Bellevue, Medina and Mercer Island. **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
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Telephone Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Bus Fare
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Provides HEN eligible clients with basic assistance including toiletries, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry/dish soap, and bus passes.
Housing and Essential Needs Grant Funds Grant funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits. Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits. Essential Needs assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes. Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates. All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.
Categories
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Local Transit Passes
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Water Service Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Cleaning Products
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.
Coordinated Entry serves people (single adults, young adults, couples, families, and veterans) experiencing homelessness. Please contact a Regional Access Point if you are:
Living and sleeping outside
Sleeping in a place not meant for human habitation
Staying in a shelter
Fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence
Exiting an institution where you resided for up to 90 days and were in shelter or a place not meant for human habitation immediately prior to entering that institution.
Young adults who are imminently at risk of homelessness within 14 days are also eligible for Coordinated Entry.
Housing resources available through the Coordinated Entry System - Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Coordinated Entry is designed to coordinate and prioritize access to housing and homeless programs for households experiencing homelessness. There is no guarantee that a household will meet final eligibility requirements, be referred to a housing resource, or receive a referral to a particular housing option, nor does it ensure availability of resources for all eligible households.
Categories
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Rental Deposit Assistance
Provides recipients of DSHS MCS assistance with toiletries, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry/dish soap, and bus passes. Financial assistance may include rent, utilities, and move-in assistance if funding is available.
Provides some rental assistance and essential needs (hygiene products, household cleaning products, transportation support) to individuals who are disabled and unable to work for over 90 days. Clients must determine eligibility through DSHS first.
Categories
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Water Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Laundry Products
Utility Deposit Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Bus Fare
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Offers aid to prevent or end homelessness as determined to fit the needs of the applicant.
A broad continuum of housing programs through the housing resource center which provide rental assistance and counseling to at-risk or homeless families seeking permanent, stable housing.
Categories
Homelessness Prevention Programs
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Home Rental Listings
Low Income/Subsidized Private Rental Housing
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Education Volunteer Opportunities
Gift Card Donation Programs
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
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Low Income/Subsidized Private Rental Housing
Financial assistance for individuals currently experiencing intimate partner violence.
Financial assistance with rent and mortgage payments for individuals currently experiencing intimate partner violence. May also provide limited out of state relocation to safe permanent housing.
Categories
Rent Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Helps homeless veteran individuals and families move toward housing stability. Participants may be referred to employment and training programs and help accessing benefits. Financial assistance may be available for rental deposits, and other household needs.
Helps homeless veteran individuals and families move toward housing stability. Program participants may be referred to employment and training programs, financial and community resources, and help accessing benefits.
Financial assistance may be available for rental deposits and other household needs.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Case/Care Management
The Chelan County Veteran's Assistance Fund is designed to help veterans with temporary emergency financial assistance.
The Chelan County Veteran's Assistance Fund is designed to help veterans with temporary emergency financial assistance.
This may include rent assistance, fuel assistance, burial expense (veterans only), and more. The funds are available for veterans and their families; however the veteran needs to be the one to apply.
Categories
Veteran Burial Benefits
Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Gas Money
Bus Fare
Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance
Mortgage 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.
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
Rental Deposit Assistance
TANF Applications
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
Water Service Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
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.
Coordinated Entry serves people (single adults, young adults, couples, families, and veterans) experiencing homelessness. Please contact a Regional Access Point if you are:
Living and sleeping outside
Sleeping in a place not meant for human habitation
Staying in a shelter
Fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence
Exiting an institution where you resided for up to 90 days and were in shelter or a place not meant for human habitation immediately prior to entering that institution.
Young adults who are imminently at risk of homelessness within 14 days are also eligible for Coordinated Entry.
Housing resources available through the Coordinated Entry System - Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Coordinated Entry is designed to coordinate and prioritize access to housing and homeless programs for households experiencing homelessness. There is no guarantee that a household will meet final eligibility requirements, be referred to a housing resource, or receive a referral to a particular housing option, nor does it ensure availability of resources for all eligible households.
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.
Coordinated Entry serves people (single adults, young adults, couples, families, and veterans) experiencing homelessness. Please contact a Regional Access Point if you are:
Living and sleeping outside
Sleeping in a place not meant for human habitation
Staying in a shelter
Fleeing/attempting to flee domestic violence
Exiting an institution where you resided for up to 90 days and were in shelter or a place not meant for human habitation immediately prior to entering that institution.
Young adults who are imminently at risk of homelessness within 14 days are also eligible for Coordinated Entry.
Housing resources available through the Coordinated Entry System - Rapid Rehousing, Transitional Housing, Permanent Housing, and Permanent Supportive Housing.
Coordinated Entry is designed to coordinate and prioritize access to housing and homeless programs for households experiencing homelessness. There is no guarantee that a household will meet final eligibility requirements, be referred to a housing resource, or receive a referral to a particular housing option, nor does it ensure availability of resources for all eligible households.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Housing Related Coordinated Entry
Provides HEN eligible clients with basic assistance, including toiletries, toothpaste, shampoo, laundry/dish soap, and bus passes. Financial assistance may include rent, utilities, and move-in assistance, if funding is available. Must apply at the DSHS first; once qualified, call Chelan Douglas Community Action Council.
Housing and Essential Needs Grant Funds Grant funds can only be used to support HEN eligible clients that qualify as homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Allowable financial assistance for housing may include monthly rent, overdue rent, security deposit, and service animal deposits. Utilities assistance is limited to electricity, natural gas, sewer, water, garbage, and utility deposits. Essential Needs assistance includes help with obtaining personal health and hygiene items (such as toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper), cleaning supplies (such as laundry and dish soap), and bus passes. Assistance cannot be provided through gift cards, vouchers, or certificates. All HEN clients are eligible to receive essential needs assistance.
Categories
Cleaning Products
Rent Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Local Transit Passes
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
HEN - Housing and Essential Needs offered at Coastal Community Action Program - Pacific - Long Beach
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
Laundry Products
Bus Fare
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Water Service Payment Assistance
Trash/Recycling 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
Laundry Products
Bus Fare
Trash/Recycling Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Rental Deposit Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Provides rent assistance to North Seattle residents in ZIP codes 98105, 98115, 98125 and 98103. Eviction notice not required. Move-in assistance may be available for people moving into or within the area served.
Provides rent assistance based on individual needs.
Funds are paid directly to the service provider.
Also provides move-in assistance for people who are moving into or within the area served.
Pays up to $250 for rent or move-in.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
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
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
TANF Applications
Rent Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Rental Deposit 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.
Chief Seattle Club has periodic funding that may provide rental assistance, including past-due utilities, to those requiring assistance contingent on eligibility requirements. The homelessness prevention program only serves zip codes located in the City of Seattle.
Chief Seattle Club's Rapid Rehousing program provides case management and temporary financial assistance to eligible members. The program assists members experiencing homelessness find long-term, affordable housing. The program requires the individuals search for housing in King County, outside counties are not eligible for assistance, and to be making under 50% of the area median income.
Categories
Rental Deposit Assistance
Housing Search Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Provides limited basic needs and financial assistance to those needing help due to a current or recent DV situation involving intimate partner abuse.
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
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Personal/Grooming Supplies
Formula/Baby Food
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Clothing Vouchers
Prescription Expense Assistance
Diapers
Bus Fare
Food Vouchers
Water 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
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Rental Deposit Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
TANF Applications
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Rent Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Applications
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Provides a homeless prevention program designed to assist veteran families at risk of homelessness to maintain their housing and to rapidly re-house veteran families who have recently become homeless.
Provides a homeless prevention program designed to assist veteran families at risk of homelessness to maintain their housing, and to rapidly re-house veteran families who have recently become homeless. Specific services include: case management, service referrals, and rapid rehousing.
Categories
Case/Care Management
Rental Deposit Assistance
Transitional Housing/Shelter
Rapid Re-Housing Programs
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
Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
Rental Deposit Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
TANF Appeals/Complaints
TANF Applications
Rent Payment Assistance
Water Service Payment Assistance
Sewer Service Payment Assistance
Case/Care Management
State Disability Insurance Applications