Publications Library
The Department maintains a library of over 1,000 publications available to the public. Department publications are listed below by number, title and program area.
All publications are available as PDF files. Some are offered as videos and many can be ordered free of charge from the printing department. Many publications are translated into foreign languages. View the list of possible languages. To order a hard copy of a publication from the Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing, please email Kelly Robison.
To order a hard copy of a publication, please visit My Fulfillment Store Front.
| Number | Publication Title | Download Publication | Printed copies available? | Languages available for print: | YouTube link | ||
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| Friends and Family Guide for DCS |
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| 22-1687 | Tribal Prevention and Wellness Programs (5/17) |
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| 22-1736 | ALTSA Nurse Delegation Training Course for Nursing Assistants and Home Care Aides (Rev. 11/23) |
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| 22-1859 | Instructor Guide: Diabetes, Level 1 Capable Caregiving for Diabetes Care (6/21) |
| Number | Publication Title | Download Publication | Printed copies available? | Languages available for print: | YouTube link | ||
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| Traffic Gardens are fun, safe places for families to learn the rules of the road! (May 2022) | |||||||
| 22-1120 | Did You Know? - Services and Supports for Grandparents and Relatives Raising Children (Rev. 3/20) |
yes |
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| 22-1222 | Caregiver Alert: Did I forget to take my pill again? Does it really matter? (11/07) |
no |
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| 22-1223 | Caregiver Alert: When a person engages in challenging behavior, check for pain or illness. (11/07) |
no |
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| 22-1334 | Do You Know Someone Caring for an Adult? (Rev. 11/09) |
yes |
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| 22-1737 | Medicaid Alternative Care & Tailored Supports for Older Adults (Rev. 8/18) | ||||||
| 22-1739 | ALTSA - Medicaid Alternative Care & Tailored Supports for Older Adults (Hispanic) (Rev. 7/18) |
yes |
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| 22-1740 | Mental Health, Level 1 Capable Caregiving for Mental Wellness (10/17) | ||||||
| 22-1752 | Instructor Guide: Mental Health, Level 1 Capable Caregiving for Mental Wellness (2/18) | ||||||
| 22-1761 | Career Options for Nursing Assistants-Certified Rack Card (6/18) | ||||||
| 22-1781 | ALTSA - Medicaid Alternative Care & Tailored Supports for Older Adults (African American) (7/18) |
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| 22-1782 | ALTSA - Medicaid Alternative Care & Tailored Supports for Older Adults (Caucasian) (7/18) |
yes |
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| 22-1785 | Nurse Delegation Training Manual for Nursing Assistants and Home Caregivers - Focus on Diabetes | ||||||
| 22-1849 | Diabetes, Level 1 Capable Caregiving for Diabetes Care (3/21) | ||||||
| 22-1940 | A Service for Long-Term Care Providers (Rev. 7/23) |
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| 22-221 | Employment Reference Guide for Individual Providers (Rev. 5/19) |
yes |
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| 22-619 | Medicaid and Long-Term Care Services for Adults (Rev. 7/22) |
yes |
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| Number | Publication Title | Download Publication | Printed copies available? | Languages available for print: | YouTube link | ||
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| 22-1185 | Social Workers Practice Guide to Education for Children & Youth in Foster Care |
yes |
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| 22-1523 | Run Prevention Tips for Staff | ||||||
| 22-1525 | Resource Information for Youth at Risk to Run |
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| 22-1527 | When a Youth Returns Tips for Staff |
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| 22-1528 | Youth at Risk for Running Away |
no |
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| 22-1537 | Caregiver Tips for Pregnant and Parenting Youth |
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| 22-1538 | Guidebook for Pregnant and Parenting Teens | ||||||
| 22-1539 | Social Worker Tips for Pregnant and Parenting Youth | ||||||
| 22-1540 | Teen Fathers Tips for Your in State Foster Care | ||||||
| 22-1541 | Teen Mothers Tips for Youth in State Foster Care | ||||||
| 22-1746 | Reporting Responsibilities for Foster Parents WAC 388-148 | ||||||
| 22-1763 | Reporting Responsibilities for Group Care Facilities WAC 388-145 | ||||||
| 22-816 | Education Advocacy Program - Improving Education Outcomes for Children and Youth in Foster Care |
yes |
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| Number | Publication Title | Download Publication | Printed copies available? | Languages available for print: | YouTube link | ||
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| Meeting the mental health needs for people with intellectual disabilities (3/17) | |||||||
| 22-1174 | Developmental Disabilities Administration Assessment - Information (Rev. 5/13) |
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| 22-1463 | Employment Support Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities |
yes |
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| 22-1679 | Required Documentation for DDA Eligibility |
yes |
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| 22-1850 | Background Check Requirements for Applicants Brochure (1/21) | ||||||
| 22-1915 | DDA Home and Community-Based Waiver Services Setting Rules for Clients | ||||||
| 22-1916 | DDA Home and Community Waiver Services for Children Brochure | ||||||
| 22-1920 | DDA Home and Community-Based Waiver Services for Providers | ||||||
| 22-1965 | DDA Intensive Habilitation Services for Children Fact Sheet | ||||||
| 22-334 | Handbook for DDA Individual Providers (Rev. 3/14) |
yes |
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| 22-822 | Road Map to Services for Children & Adults with Developmental Disabilities (Rev. 9/17) |
yes |
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| Number | Publication Title | Download Publication | Printed copies available? | Languages available for print: | YouTube link | ||
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| 22-1148 | Become A Support Enforcement Officer (Rev. 3/16) |
yes |
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| 22-1453 | Washington Connection Tear Away Cards for large poster 24-398 (Rev. 4/13) |
yes |
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| 22-146 | Eating Well for Less (Rev. 4/16) |
yes |
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| 22-1568 | Basic Food for Young Adults (Rev. 2/20) |
no |
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| 22-1572 | Basic Food - Are you homeless? |
no |