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If you are helping care for a family member or friend, you are not alone! Get information on resources and people who can offer support.
Learn how to get started to become a paid caregiver, including steps for training, where caregivers can work, background checks, and certification.
Information for kinship caregivers, or people raising a child, under the age of 18, of another family member, or a family friend.
If you are helping care for a family member or friend, you are not alone! Get information on resources and people who can offer support.
Adult Protective Services investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, abandonment, financial exploitation and self-neglect of vulnerable adults in Washington state.
The page explains how you can report vulnerable‑adult abuse in Washington and what information you should provide when you make a report.
Navigating two systems of care for Dually Eligible people: Information and resources to help understand Medicare and Medicaid dual eligibility, including specialized Medicare…
Find information and resources about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease for families, caregivers, and providers.
Remote caregiving is personal care delivered through a virtual visit with a qualified caregiver, giving people more choice and flexibility in how they receive support.
Resources to help people who need Individual Providers find information, tools, and support that can make their care easier to understand and navigate.
PACE, or Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, is a Medicare program providing comprehensive medical and social services for frail people age 55 and older. The services…
Helps people with significant long‑term care needs move from institutions back into homes and community settings. It offers person‑centered planning, one‑time moving supports, and…
Explore adult family homes, assisted living, nursing homes, and other long-term care housing choices.
General contact information for local services and resources that may be available to deliver support.
A division of DSHS, Home and Community Services provides long-term care services and supports to people with disabilities and older adults with low incomes.
Do you have a concern about your Home and Community-Based Services?
Your agency can use approved graphics, social posts, flyers, and a toolkit to promote remote caregiving and help clients learn about this service.
The Washington State Council on Aging is a unified voice across Washington for senior citizens. SCOA is a unique advocacy group in the arena of senior issues.
On this page, you will find our DSHS Mission, Vision and Values, as well and links to our DSHS Strategic Goals.
DSHS partners with people to access support, care, and resources. These services can help.
The DSHS Domestic Violence Program provides support for community-based shelters, emergency counseling and legal advocacy for children and families who have experienced domestic…
Living with a traumatic brain injury often means navigating challenges that affect every part of life – physical health, emotions, relationships, work and independence.
Traumatic brain injury significantly impacts older adults. Falls are the primary cause of TBI for older adults.
The Dementia Action Collaborative is a group of public and private partners committed to preparing Washington state for the growth of the population living with dementia.
Quick Medicare trainings that explain coverage, costs, enrollment, and programs that help people with limited income or dual eligibility.
The Community Relations team, within the Office of Communications and Government Affairs is dedicated to creating transparent, timely, and equitable access to services provided by…
HCLA Administration office details, visitor check‑in, and mailing information.
Provides cash assistance and a referral to the HEN program. This program is offered to eligible low-income individuals who are age 65 or older, blind, or determined likely to meet…
Provides temporary, monthly cash to eligible families. Families must include a pregnant person or minor child. Some families are required to participate in the WorkFirst program,…
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides benefits to lower-income older adults to purchase locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs.
The Refugee Elders Services Project is funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement’s "Services to Older Refugees" Grant.
Explore services and supports that may be available to people receiving Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports, including people transitioning from a care facility to community…
Community First Choice is a Medicaid entitlement state plan option, established by the Affordable Care Act under 1915(k) of the Social Security Act, and is administered by the…
Get answers to some questions about Basic Food benefits in Washington state.
The Health Home Herald is a quarterly newsletter designed for care coordinators and allied staff. The newsletter provides information, resources, and updates about Washington…
Training and certification guidance for home care agencies, including how to get workers trained and where to find approved instructors, courses, and materials.
Training requirements depend on the type of Individual Provider you are. Each category has different rules for basic training, certification, and continuing education.
Home and Community Living Administration’s Office of Tribal Affairs is committed to partnering with tribes in Washington to achieve mutual goals between sovereign governments.
More than one in five Washington residents turns to the DSHS Economic Services Administration for assistance with cash, food, child support, disability determination, support for…
If you have feedback, concerns, questions, or wish to file a grievance about services from the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, please complete the information below.
Finding care can seem complicated and overwhelming. The key is to find knowledgeable people who can help you. The information included here can help you sort through what you need…
Learn about caregiving, ways to support someone you love, and how to get started if you’re thinking about becoming a caregiver.
How to report abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults.
There are programs available to help you stay healthy and engaged as you age, or if you are caring for someone else. DSHS also offers programs to support people who are Deaf,…
With offices statewide, DVR has been a partner with Washington’s communities for over 80 years. As a division of the Department of Social and Health Services, DVR is designed to…
On July 4, 2025, the president signed into law federal legislation known as H.R 1. It impacts programs managed by the Department of Social and Health Services as well as other…