02/08/2012 Do you want to find out what services and benefits are available to you and your family? Washington Connection
is your link to services. It's a free secure website to quickly find federal, state, local and tribal resources.
7/12/2011 Pass-Through Payments to TANF Recipients to Be Suspended Effective May 1, 2011. For more information,
please click on Pass-Through Frequently Asked Questions
04/20/2011 Do you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?
Did you file your tax return? The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is for people who earn low-to-moderate incomes.
This refundable credit may reduce your taxes, give you a refund, or increase your refund amount.
For more information go to http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96406,00.html, ask your tax preparer, or call 1-800-829-1040.
01/04/2011 The Fife Field Office is closed. Staff and cases have been reassigned to the Tacoma Field Office. Please contact that office for inquiries or to report changes.
06/16/10 The Division of Child Support (DCS) may be able to help you get income information for the other party to your support order if you are planning to obtain or modify a child support order. DCS has a brochure and form to get you started.
06/16/10 Have You Been Laid-off?
If you owe child support and you were laid-off, please contact DCS at 800/457-6202. If you don't contact us,
we can take up to 50% of your unemployment benefits. For more information you may download a brochure at
I do not have a job. What happens to my child support.
02/23/09 Are you enrolled in Washington's Basic Food Program? New eligibility requirements mean you may now qualify for benefits to buy food. A single person, without children, can make up to $1734 and may still be eligible. These new requirements are effective October 1, 2008. Call 877/514 -FOOD or access www.foodhelp.wa.gov for more information.
10/16/08 The IRS may have money for you. You may be eligible to receive an Economic Stimulus Payment even if you normally do not
have to file an income tax return. To be eligible to receive the payment you must file a 2007 income tax return before
October 15, 2008. For more information click here.
09/29/08 In the 2007 session, the Washington State Legislature passed a bill establishing the Child Support Schedule Workgroup. This Web page will provide ongoing information about the Workgroup.
05/20/08 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CUSTODIANS RECEIVING IV-D CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES:
As provided by federal law, beginning October 1, 2007 Washington State will begin charging
custodial parents an annual $25.00 fee on certain child support collection cases. For more information click here.
