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Chehalis, WA - On June 30, 2025, the Department

06/17/2025
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Uninterrupted access to services still available in person, online and via phone

06/09/2025
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April marked a significant achievement for DSHS’ Eastern State Hospital, which was honored with a Distinguished Service Award from Washington State Unive

05/18/2016
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Nearly 600,000 children got $120 in nutrition benefits last summer

05/21/2025
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OLYMPIA — Today Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a new law expanding Washingtonians’ options for accessing long-term care support through the WA Cares Fund.

05/20/2025
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Sunnyside, WA - The Department of Social and Health Services’ Sunnyside office is re

05/01/2025
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OLYMPIA - In its 2024 session, the Washington State Legislature passed House Bill 2368 to expand the legal authority of the Department

11/06/2024
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OLYMPIA - After a years-long, human-centered design process informed by more than 4,000 clients, community partners and agency staff, the Department of Social and Health Services is pleased to announce its

10/14/2024
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OLYMPIA -- More than 580,000 Washington children have already received nearly $69 million in food benefits this summer to help buy groceries through a new program called SUN Bucks.

08/23/2024
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More than 500,000 children will get $120 in nutrition benefits this summer

05/13/2024