These programs can be accessed online or at a local DSHS Community Services Office.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families offers temporary cash and medical help for families in need. Refugees, immigrants and asylees can also qualify for TANF if they meet program criteria.
The Washington Basic Food program is Washington state’s version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. SNAP offers food assistance for people and families with low incomes.
The federal Refugee Cash Assistance program offers cash assistance to refugees and humanitarian immigrants who don’t have minor children in their care. This help is available for up to 12 months.
Refugee medical assistance offers medical services for up to twelve months for refugees and humanitarian immigrants who don’t qualify for Apple Health.
Apple Health is the federal Medicaid program, run by the Washington State Health Care Authority.