What it is:
PWA is a state-funded program that provides women who are low-income and pregnant and who are not eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or State Family Assistance with cash assistance and a referral to the HEN program for 24 consecutive months from the date the department determines PWA eligibility.
This program provides a maximum monthly cash grant of $363.
Who is eligible?
Women residing in Washington state who:
• Are pregnant;
• Meet income and resource requirements;
• Meet citizenship/alien status requirements, and
• Do not meet a 60-month TANF Time Limit Extension hardship category.
You cannot get PWA if you:
- Are eligible for TANF or SFA;
- Refuse or fail to meet a TANF or SFA eligibility rule;
- Do not participate in substance use disorder treatment (when required) without good cause; or
- Are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
How to apply for cash benefits:
You can apply for cash assistance online or at your local Community Services Office.