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OLYMPIA — Many families in Washington state will soon have help to pay for groceries while children are home for the summer. The U.S.

OLYMPIA, WA — The WA Cares Fund, Washington state’s new long-term care insurance program, launches on Saturday, July 1, when more than three million Washingtonians will begin earning benefits.

OLYMPIA — The Department of Social and Health Services’ commitment to the thousands of Washingtonians caring for older adults and people with disabilities is getting national attention.

OLYMPIA - This July, workers begin contributing to the WA Cares Fund, a new program that will give working Washingtonians affordable access to long-term care coverage.

OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services announced this week that it will close a portion of Rainier School by July 31, 2023.

OLYMPIA - On Thursday, November 17, from 1–2 p.m., the WA Cares Fund will host a panel discussion via Zoom on Caregiver Mental Health.

OLYMPIA -- From 1–2 p.m. this Thursday, Oct. 27, the WA Cares Fund will host a panel discussion via Zoom on long-term care planning for younger workers.

OLYMPIA — WA Cares Fund, Washington state’s long-term care program for workers, is projected to be fully funded through June 30, 2098, according to a new study published today by the Of

OLYMPIA, Washington — The Department of Social and Health Services is pleased to announce the Washington COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund is open for new applications as of Monday, Sept. 19, 2022.