Join us from1-5 p.m. on Sept. 20 in communities across Washington. Learn about fentanyl use prevention, get connected to local treatment and recovery resources and more.
Learn MoreStarting this summer, $120 in food benefits will be available to eligible school-age children during summer break.
Learn MoreSNAP/EBT users can visit Woodland Park and Point Defiance Zoos at reduced admission rates and can get a free android cell phone along with free talk/text/data minutes! Check out the guide (in English and Spanish).
Learn MoreWe all can and should do something to address opioid overdoses. Help keep our friends, family and community safe by learning the facts about fentanyl and how to prevent overdose deaths.
Learn MoreUnlock support at the Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing! Don’t delay—connect with our case managers today. Access local resources and pave the way to your best life. Care, services and support are available for you.
Learn MoreCaregivers are community heroes.
Learn MoreDSHS is proud to host this important work toward a Washington free of poverty, where everyone can thrive and experience joy, belonging and dignity.
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Our new office locator allows you to locate your nearest DSHS Office or Resource based on your zip code, city or county.
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:
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.
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: