The Housing Justice Project’s Appointed Counsel Team represents tenants in eviction hearings. If you are low income and have been served with a Summons and Complaint for Unlawful Detainer (Eviction), contact HJP right away. If you have a show cause hearing scheduled, COME TO YOUR HEARING so our Appointed Counsel attorneys will have a chance to provide you representation. The Housing Justice Project also provides tenants help with eviction notices, installment plans for move-in costs, move-out issues, deposits, repairs, disputes, habitability, discrimination, illegal lockouts, utility shutoffs, past evictions, criminal history/legal financial obligations on your record and more, including community outreach and education and work with community partners to remove barriers to becoming housed and staying housed.

Manages state assistance programs that help participants pay for attendant care and non-care related assistance services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent.   Assistance may be provided in any of three settings:   -  Participant's home   -  Assisted living facility -  Adult family home   Community First Choice -  Provides attendant care and non-care related assistance services to older adults who would otherwise require nursing home placement    -  Program participants can choose from whom they receive care services, including hiring family members as care providers     Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) -  Generally provided to clients who are also enrolled in Community First Choice   Medicaid Personal Care -  Provides personal care services for clients who do not require nursing-home-level care   Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) -  Offers all services through one provider.   -  PACE can be funded either through Medicaid, Medicare or private-pay.     New Freedom -  Participants manage their own service plan and budget and take primary responsibility for obtaining services.   Medicaid Transformation Demonstration Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) - Supports unpaid caregivers of Medicaid recipients over the age of 55 Targeted Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) - Supports older adults over the age of 55 who do not receive Medicaid  Participants enrolled in one of the in-home care programs may also qualify for other forms of support including assistive technology and personal emergency response systems.

Trained volunteers accompany immigrants to legal or administrative appointments across Washington, offering moral support and assistance. Does NOT provide legal support. Types of appointments include: - Immigration or bond hearings (Seattle, Tacoma, NW Detention Center) - USCIS appointments (Tukwila, Yakima) - ICE check-ins, biometrics, or ankle monitor check-ins - State court hearings (family, domestic violence, DUI, traffic, other civil/criminal matters)

Manages state assistance programs that help participants pay for attendant care and non-care related assistance services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent.   Assistance may be provided in any of three settings:   -  Participant's home   -  Assisted living facility -  Adult family home   Community First Choice -  Provides attendant care and non-care related assistance services to older adults who would otherwise require nursing home placement    -  Program participants can choose from whom they receive care services, including hiring family members as care providers     Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) -  Generally provided to clients who are also enrolled in Community First Choice   Medicaid Personal Care -  Provides personal care services for clients who do not require nursing-home-level care   Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) -  Offers all services through one provider.   -  PACE can be funded either through Medicaid, Medicare or private-pay.     New Freedom -  Participants manage their own service plan and budget and take primary responsibility for obtaining services.   Medicaid Transformation Demonstration Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) - Supports unpaid caregivers of Medicaid recipients over the age of 55 Targeted Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) - Supports older adults over the age of 55 who do not receive Medicaid  Participants enrolled in one of the in-home care programs may also qualify for other forms of support including assistive technology and personal emergency response systems.

Provides crisis intervention, counseling, referral to community resources and, when necessary, free transportation to the Confidential Safe Shelter. Offers support in order to provide opportunities for domestic violence victims to interact and discuss experiences and feelings.

Provides homeless families in Spokane County with a centralized point of entry to access housing resources. Families first meet with a Coordinated Entry Specialist, who first determines if a family’s housing crisis can be resolved outside of the formalized homeless response system. If Diversion is not a good fit to meet the household’s needs, a vulnerability assessment is used to pre-screen their eligibility for services. Once screened, the family is placed in a priority pool. When a vacancy becomes available, households in the pool are connected directly to the housing resource. Does not provide families with immediate housing. Because homeless housing resources are limited, there is no guarantee of housing. Households are prioritized based on their barriers and vulnerabilities. Diversion Helps families identify housing options outside the formal homeless response system. Provides “light touch” case management that helps families to identify solutions to their housing crisis. Collaborates with households to help them avoid or resolve homelessness. Works with families for up to 30 days.

Investigates workplace complaints related to the following issues: - Wages, including minimum wage rules, overtime and tips - Workplace policies such as breaks, termination, personnel records and non-compete agreements - Leave policies such as sick leave, vacation leave and bereavement leave. - Safety complaints - Workplace discrimination if it relates to safety and health Enforces Washington state labor laws. It is against the law for a business to fire or otherwise retaliate against a worker for filing a complaint about a possible violation of their workplace rights. Interpreter services are available upon request with one day notice.

Manages state assistance programs that help participants pay for attendant care and non-care related assistance services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent.   Assistance may be provided in any of three settings:   -  Participant's home   -  Assisted living facility -  Adult family home   Community First Choice -  Provides attendant care and non-care related assistance services to older adults who would otherwise require nursing home placement    -  Program participants can choose from whom they receive care services, including hiring family members as care providers     Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) -  Generally provided to clients who are also enrolled in Community First Choice   Medicaid Personal Care -  Provides personal care services for clients who do not require nursing-home-level care   Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) -  Offers all services through one provider.   -  PACE can be funded either through Medicaid, Medicare or private-pay.     New Freedom -  Participants manage their own service plan and budget and take primary responsibility for obtaining services.   Medicaid Transformation Demonstration Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) - Supports unpaid caregivers of Medicaid recipients over the age of 55 Targeted Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) - Supports older adults over the age of 55 who do not receive Medicaid  Participants enrolled in one of the in-home care programs may also qualify for other forms of support including assistive technology and personal emergency response systems.

Attorneys who provide advice and (sometimes) representation for those who are being evicted or who are having Landlord/Tenant issues. Interpreters available.

Coordinated Entry at the Housing Resource Center is a centralized intake, assessment and coordination point which determines appropriate level of assistance to stabilize housing and assist self-sufficiency. HRC tools include: rent assistance, security and utility deposits, background screening fees and other direct housing costs; referrals to site-based housing, housing voucher and other programs; linkages to life skills, financial literacy, and/or employability training and career-building services; plus referrals to partner entities.

Investigates workplace complaints related to the following issues: - Wages, including minimum wage rules, overtime and tips - Workplace policies such as breaks, termination, personnel records and non-compete agreements - Leave policies such as sick leave, vacation leave and bereavement leave. - Safety complaints - Workplace discrimination if it relates to safety and health Enforces Washington state labor laws. It is against the law for a business to fire or otherwise retaliate against a worker for filing a complaint about a possible violation of their workplace rights. Interpreter services are available upon request with one day notice.

KCLS offers homework assistance in several ways.    Study Zone: Volunteer tutors provide free homework help at KCLS libraries. Students in grades K-12 can drop in any time during Study Zone hours to study, do homework and get help with questions. https://kcls.org/study-zone/  Brainfuse Live Homework Help: A professional tutor will provide up to 20 minutes of specialized help with math, science, English and social studies homework through a downloaded online classroom plug-in. Available in English or Spanish. https://kcls.org/kids-subject/tutoring/  Homework Help Pages: These websites offer links to high quality information on the Internet and are organized by subject. www.kcls.org/homework  Ask KCLS: Live Chat Help service is staffed by professional librarians who are available 24 hours daily. Answers questions within a 20-minute time frame. https://kcls.org/ask/

Provides one-time emergency assistance funds for undocumented immigrants in Benton-Franklin Counties who are dealing with emergencies, like severe illness, loss of a job, accidents, etc., and because of their legal status, do not qualify for other state or federal programs. If applicant is approved, a check in the amount of $250-$400 will be mailed.

Manages state assistance programs that help participants pay for attendant care and non-care related assistance services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent.   Assistance may be provided in any of three settings:   -  Participant's home   -  Assisted living facility -  Adult family home   Community First Choice -  Provides attendant care and non-care related assistance services to older adults who would otherwise require nursing home placement    -  Program participants can choose from whom they receive care services, including hiring family members as care providers     Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) -  Generally provided to clients who are also enrolled in Community First Choice   Medicaid Personal Care -  Provides personal care services for clients who do not require nursing-home-level care   Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) -  Offers all services through one provider.   -  PACE can be funded either through Medicaid, Medicare or private-pay.     New Freedom -  Participants manage their own service plan and budget and take primary responsibility for obtaining services.   Medicaid Transformation Demonstration Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) - Supports unpaid caregivers of Medicaid recipients over the age of 55 Targeted Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) - Supports older adults over the age of 55 who do not receive Medicaid  Participants enrolled in one of the in-home care programs may also qualify for other forms of support including assistive technology and personal emergency response systems.

Offers searchable online database of affordable low-income and subsidized housing properties throughout Washington state.    Offers search options of: -  Location -  Eligibility -  Rent affordability -  Amenities -  Bedrooms -  Availability, including waiting list length    Also designates housing specific to: -  Seniors -  People with disabilities -  Families -  Individuals   Includes extensive information on income qualifications for various programs and counties throughout the state.   Agency staff do NOT provide referrals or individualized housing locator services.

Investigates workplace complaints related to the following issues: - Wages, including minimum wage rules, overtime and tips - Workplace policies such as breaks, termination, personnel records and non-compete agreements - Leave policies such as sick leave, vacation leave and bereavement leave. - Safety complaints - Workplace discrimination if it relates to safety and health Enforces Washington state labor laws. It is against the law for a business to fire or otherwise retaliate against a worker for filing a complaint about a possible violation of their workplace rights. Interpreter services are available upon request with one day notice.

Manages state assistance programs that help participants pay for attendant care and non-care related assistance services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent.   Assistance may be provided in any of three settings:   -  Participant's home   -  Assisted living facility -  Adult family home   Community First Choice -  Provides attendant care and non-care related assistance services to older adults who would otherwise require nursing home placement    -  Program participants can choose from whom they receive care services, including hiring family members as care providers     Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) -  Generally provided to clients who are also enrolled in Community First Choice   Medicaid Personal Care -  Provides personal care services for clients who do not require nursing-home-level care   Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) -  Offers all services through one provider.   -  PACE can be funded either through Medicaid, Medicare or private-pay.     New Freedom -  Participants manage their own service plan and budget and take primary responsibility for obtaining services.   Medicaid Transformation Demonstration Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) - Supports unpaid caregivers of Medicaid recipients over the age of 55 Targeted Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) - Supports older adults over the age of 55 who do not receive Medicaid  Participants enrolled in one of the in-home care programs may also qualify for other forms of support including assistive technology and personal emergency response systems.

Investigates workplace complaints related to the following issues: - Wages, including minimum wage rules, overtime and tips - Workplace policies such as breaks, termination, personnel records and non-compete agreements - Leave policies such as sick leave, vacation leave and bereavement leave. - Safety complaints - Workplace discrimination if it relates to safety and health Enforces Washington state labor laws. It is against the law for a business to fire or otherwise retaliate against a worker for filing a complaint about a possible violation of their workplace rights. Interpreter services are available upon request with one day notice.

Manages state assistance programs that help participants pay for attendant care and non-care related assistance services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent.   Assistance may be provided in any of three settings:   -  Participant's home   -  Assisted living facility -  Adult family home   Community First Choice -  Provides attendant care and non-care related assistance services to older adults who would otherwise require nursing home placement    -  Program participants can choose from whom they receive care services, including hiring family members as care providers     Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) -  Generally provided to clients who are also enrolled in Community First Choice   Medicaid Personal Care -  Provides personal care services for clients who do not require nursing-home-level care   Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) -  Offers all services through one provider.   -  PACE can be funded either through Medicaid, Medicare or private-pay.     New Freedom -  Participants manage their own service plan and budget and take primary responsibility for obtaining services.   Medicaid Transformation Demonstration Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) - Supports unpaid caregivers of Medicaid recipients over the age of 55 Targeted Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) - Supports older adults over the age of 55 who do not receive Medicaid  Participants enrolled in one of the in-home care programs may also qualify for other forms of support including assistive technology and personal emergency response systems.

Provides low-income affordable housing for seniors over 62 or disabled over 18.

Provides an extreme winter weather shelter open to young adults ages 18-24. Meals are provided during check-in and check-out.

Manages state assistance programs that help participants pay for attendant care and non-care related assistance services designed to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent.   Assistance may be provided in any of three settings:   -  Participant's home   -  Assisted living facility -  Adult family home   Community First Choice -  Provides attendant care and non-care related assistance services to older adults who would otherwise require nursing home placement    -  Program participants can choose from whom they receive care services, including hiring family members as care providers     Community Options Program Entry System (COPES) -  Generally provided to clients who are also enrolled in Community First Choice   Medicaid Personal Care -  Provides personal care services for clients who do not require nursing-home-level care   Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) -  Offers all services through one provider.   -  PACE can be funded either through Medicaid, Medicare or private-pay.     New Freedom -  Participants manage their own service plan and budget and take primary responsibility for obtaining services.   Medicaid Transformation Demonstration Medicaid Alternative Care (MAC) - Supports unpaid caregivers of Medicaid recipients over the age of 55 Targeted Supports for Older Adults (TSOA) - Supports older adults over the age of 55 who do not receive Medicaid  Participants enrolled in one of the in-home care programs may also qualify for other forms of support including assistive technology and personal emergency response systems.

Investigates workplace complaints related to the following issues: - Wages, including minimum wage rules, overtime and tips - Workplace policies such as breaks, termination, personnel records and non-compete agreements - Leave policies such as sick leave, vacation leave and bereavement leave. - Safety complaints - Workplace discrimination if it relates to safety and health Enforces Washington state labor laws. It is against the law for a business to fire or otherwise retaliate against a worker for filing a complaint about a possible violation of their workplace rights. Interpreter services are available upon request with one day notice.

Provides professional information about physicians and physician assistants in Washington state including licensure.   By calling, people can get the license status, disciplinary history and the number of complaints against any credentialed physician or physician assistants in the state. Also provides information about -  Health Facilities -  Hotels/motels -  Migrant Farmworker Housing -  Construction Review Projects -  Professional caregivers

Allows for treatment of COVID-19 when work-related activity has resulted in probable exposure to the virus and certain criteria are met. In these cases, the worker's occupation must have a greater likelihood of contracting the disease because of the job. There must also be a documented or probable work-related exposure, and an employee/employer relationship. Before helping a worker file a workers' compensation claim, the treating provider should consider if the following criteria are met: - Was there an increased risk or greater likelihood of contracting the condition due to the worker's occupation? - If not for their job, would the worker have been exposed to the virus or contracted the condition? - Can the worker identify a specific source or event during the performance of his or her employment that resulted in exposure to the new coronavirus? If the above criteria are not met, it is not necessary to file a workers' compensation claim; however, a claim may still be filed if requested by the worker or if the provider is uncertain if the case meets the criteria.