Operates a statewide, toll-free telephone line providing screening for the Basic Food program (i.e. food stamps) and the supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) as well as referrals to food pantries and summer meal sites. Helps clients who are enrolled in the Basic Food program submit paperwork for their six-month and annual reviews. Provides guidance on when and where clients can go to complete annual interview with DSHS, what documents may be needed for verification, and explains options for in-person versus over-the-phone services. Can also provide guidance on how to cancel their out-of-state food benefits. Provides referrals to locations of the Summer Meals Program. Also provides similar information via the website. Website includes a "Benefit Finder" for determining eligibility and applying for food programs.

Provides a variety of no cost resource information for people age 60+ and their family caregivers including counseling, memory screening, dementia consultation, fall prevention programs, meals on wheels, legal information such as power of attorney forms, telephone reassurance calls, energy assistance programs, and information about other existing community resources including light medical equipment loan programs in the community. This service also includes DSHS application assistance for programs such as SNAP/food benefits, Medicare Savings Programs, and state of Washington (DSHS) Long Term Care services (COPES, CFC, MAC, TSOA). Adults of any age, who are helping an adult in Kitsap County can also be connected to the Family Caregiver Support Program which provides customized support to help reduce caregiver stress and burnout.

Offers Family Resource Navigators at all Family Resource Centers to assist with applications for DSHS programs like Basic Food, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Navigators will also help start the Apple Health/Washington Health Plan Finder process. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.

Offers Family Resource Navigators at all Family Resource Centers to assist with applications for DSHS programs like Basic Food, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Navigators will also help start the Apple Health/Washington Health Plan Finder process. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.

Facilitates a site where a wide range of community partners can come and offer their services, such as healthcare/insurance, education, job training, behavioral health, substance use disorder help and more. By coming together in one place, many different community service agencies are better able to collaborate. Examples of services available to court participants and all other community members, include: - Substance Use Disorder Assessment/Support - Mental Health Assessment/Support - Housing/Rental Assistance - Employment Assistance - GED/Education/Training Programs - Public Benefits such as Cash, Food ORCA, Utilities - Civil Legal Aid - Dispute Resolution & Mediation Services

Facilitates a site where a wide range of community partners can come and offer their services, such as healthcare/insurance, education, job training, behavioral health, substance use disorder help and more. By coming together in one place, many different community service agencies are better able to collaborate. Examples of services available to court participants and all other community members, include: - Substance Use Disorder Assessment/Support - Mental Health Assessment/Support - Housing/Rental Assistance - Employment Assistance - GED/Education/Training Programs - Public Benefits such as Cash, Food ORCA, Utilities - Civil Legal Aid - Dispute Resolution & Mediation Services

Offers support in applying for the state's Basic Food program.  Determines if the Basic Food benefits are appropriate. Helps complete applications for benefits to receive immediate food assistance and reviews information sent from DSHS.  Helps applicants gather the required documentation.  Cannot determine final eligibility.

Offers Family Resource Navigators at all Family Resource Centers to assist with applications for DSHS programs like Basic Food, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Navigators will also help start the Apple Health/Washington Health Plan Finder process. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.

Offers Family Resource Navigators at all Family Resource Centers to assist with applications for DSHS programs like Basic Food, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Navigators will also help start the Apple Health/Washington Health Plan Finder process. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.

Provides DSHS Basic Food, information and advocacy.

Information and Assistance connects older adults and/or their families and friends to health and human service needs, as well as provide general information. Certified Information Specialists maintain a comprehensive database of local, state, and federal resources, are trained to establish certain program eligibility and assist or refer to other agencies based on individual need.

Offers Family Resource Navigators at all Family Resource Centers to assist with applications for DSHS programs like Basic Food, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Navigators will also help start the Apple Health/Washington Health Plan Finder process. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.

Information and Assistance connects older adults and/or their families and friends to health and human service needs, as well as provide general information. Certified Information Specialists maintain a comprehensive database of local, state, and federal resources, are trained to establish certain program eligibility and assist or refer to other agencies based on individual need.

Educates and assists clients with enrolling in state and federal assistance programs. Offers: - Energy Assistance (LIHEAP applications) - Basic Food Information and Applications - Lifeline Telephone Assistance - Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) - Housing Assistance/Referrals - Low Income Subsidy Programs (LIS) Also: - Medicaid Insurance - Medicare Insurance - Medicare Part D Insurance - Phone Discount Assistance/Referral - Affordable Care Act Health Insurance

Assists families or individuals with children who live in Seattle by educating and supporting them to access and utilize both public and private systems. Provides workshops and one-on-one navigation support to identify their needs and work toward self-sufficiency. System services include:- Food assistance- Utility assistance- Health insurance- Charity care application and medication discount- Free cell phone and plans- Low cost internet and computer- Bus fare and parking discount- Subsidized childcare- Local clinic referrals

Offers Family Resource Navigators at all Family Resource Centers to assist with applications for DSHS programs like Basic Food, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Navigators will also help start the Apple Health/Washington Health Plan Finder process. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.

Offers Family Resource Navigators at all Family Resource Centers to assist with applications for DSHS programs like Basic Food, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Navigators will also help start the Apple Health/Washington Health Plan Finder process. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.

Provides an online tool to check eligibility for multiple government assistance programs, including food, cash, medical, childcare, and long-term care benefits. Users can also access their DSHS benefit account, report changes, renew benefits, report newborn information, and find additional services.

Provides the ability to check for various DSHS services and programs that may be available or to find out more information on resources in the community.   Offers the option of applying for some programs directly on the site. The "Am I Eligible?" screening asks high level questions about the members in the home and their income, resources and expenses to see what benefits might be available. The online application, "Apply Now" goes into more detail as part of the application for some programs. Users can also register an account on the site, which will allow them to complete online Eligibility Reviews, report changes and see information about their case.

Offers Family Resource Navigators at all Family Resource Centers to assist with applications for DSHS programs like Basic Food, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Navigators will also help start the Apple Health/Washington Health Plan Finder process. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.

Information and Assistance connects older adults and/or their families and friends to health and human service needs, as well as provide general information. Certified Information Specialists maintain a comprehensive database of local, state, and federal resources, are trained to establish certain program eligibility and assist or refer to other agencies based on individual need.

Offers Family Resource Navigators at all Family Resource Centers to assist with applications for DSHS programs like Basic Food, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Navigators will also help start the Apple Health/Washington Health Plan Finder process. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called Basic Food in Washington, helps people with low incomes make ends meet by providing monthly benefits to buy food.

Offers benefits counseling to SSI and SSDI beneficiaries. Community Work Incentives Coordinators (CWICs) are authorized to serve all Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities, which includes individualized work incentives planning, referral to appropriate vocational agencies, general information about potential health benefits coverage, and other protection services

Educates and assists clients with enrolling in state and federal assistance programs. Offers: - Energy Assistance (LIHEAP applications) - Basic Food Information and Applications - Lifeline Telephone Assistance - Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) - Housing Assistance/Referrals - Low Income Subsidy Programs (LIS) Also: - Medicaid Insurance - Medicare Insurance - Medicare Part D Insurance - Phone Discount Assistance/Referral - Affordable Care Act Health Insurance

Provides information and referral for social and health services across Washington state. Service topics include the following:   - Health Insurance and Basic Food screening - Food Bank Referrals - Dental Clinic Referrals - Prenatal care referrals/resources - Breastfeeding Support - Immunization Clinics - Birth Control/Family Planning Clinic referrals - Child development/Play & Learn Groups - ASQ (Ages & Stages Questionnaires) - Parent/sibling support - Statewide Early intervention - Parenting Classes - Baby supplies/Clothing Banks - Parenting Support/Home visiting programs Offers expanded referral services for children and youth with special health care needs: - Parent support - School support services - Recreational activities - Diagnostic services for children with autism - Social and recreational activities for children with autism Provides information about specific local programs as well as state program eligibility screening and application assistance.