WA · Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Social services in Washington
Official Washington websites for food, health coverage, cash assistance, unemployment and child care, plus the federal programs that serve Washington residents through local offices.
SNAP is called Basic Food; Medicaid is Apple Health (Health Care Authority); child care assistance is Working Connections Child Care (DCYF).
State-run programs
These programs are funded federally but applications go through Washington.
SNAP (food stamps).gov✓ reachable
State SNAP program page
Medicaid.gov✓ reachable
State Medicaid program page
Cash assistance (TANF / WorkFirst).gov✓ reachable
State TANF program page
Unemployment insurance.gov✓ reachable
File a claim with the state workforce agency
Child care assistance.gov✓ reachable
State child care subsidy (CCDF) page
Federal programs with Washington offices
Applications go through a federal agency or a local office found through the federal locator.
USDA Food and Nutrition Administration
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Support Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Social Security Administration
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Communications Commission (administered by USAC)
HHS Administration for Community Living
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Official Washington resources
State agency
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
dshs.wa.gov
Open site ↗✓ reachable
Benefits portal
Washington Connection
Apply, renew, and check case status online.
washingtonconnection.org
Open portal ↗✓ reachable
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