Office Locator
Office Locator
Our new office locator allows you to locate your nearest DSHS Office or Resource based on your zip code, city or county.
Child Support
Child Support
Adult Care
Adult Care
- How do I report suspected abuse/neglect of a vulnerable adult?
- How do I know if I am eligible for long-term care in my home or residential settings?
- Can you help me find a long-term care facility in WA State?
- How do I pay for long-term care?
- Where can I find Caregiver support?
- How do I become a long-term care provider?
- How do I find deaf and hard of hearing services?
Disability Support
Disability Support
ESA
Economic Services Administration
Economic Services Administration
Nearly one out of every four Washington citizens turns to the Department of Social and Health Services' Economic Services Administration for assistance with cash, food, child support, child care, disability determination, transition to employment, and other services. Core services focus on:
FFA
Facilities, Finance and Analytics Administration
Facilities, Finance and Analytics Administration
ALTSA
Aging and Long-Term Support Administration
Aging and Long-Term Support Administration
Provides services that empower senior citizens and people with disabilities to remain independent and supported in settings of their choice. This is accomplished through person-centered case management that works with individuals to build a care plan that reflects the individual’s choices and preferences.
DDA
Developmental Disabilities Administration
Developmental Disabilities Administration
Administers programs designed to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to obtain services and supports based on individual preferences, capabilities, and needs. DDA strives to develop and implement public policies that promote:
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What's New
DSHS staff (not including our employees at the 24/7 facilities) will be off Monday, August 24, 2020 due to mandatory furloughs because of budget impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Our staff will return to work on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.
Get the latest agency COVID-19 information
Infection Control Measures for COVID-19 at 24/7 Facilities
DSHS Facilities with confirmed COVID cases
June 22, 2020, we erred when sending an email to DDA clients and their reps. We listed everyone’s email address in the ‘To’ line so all addresses were visible to other recipients. Click here to read the entire Substitute Notice of HIPAA Breach.
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Staff & Media
Office of the Secretary