In a few simple steps, you can become certified and contracted as a companion home. You will receive professional guidance along the way and support with any questions you have. Each companion home situation is unique, and the department is flexible on helping you meet certification and contracting requirements.
Step 1: Contact a DDA Professional
You may work with the DDA professional in your county listed below, or with a resource manager at your local DDA office.
Contacts by County
Counties: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, Yakima
Heather McDonnell
heather.mcdonnell@dshs.wa.gov
509.480.9458
1002 N 16th Ave
PO Box 12500
Yakima WA 98909-2500
Counties: Island, King, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom
Wesley Fullerton, Resource Manager Supervisor
wesley.fullerton@dshs.wa.gov
425-583-8632
840 N. Broadway, Building B., Suite 540
Everett, WA 98201
Counties: Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston, Wahkiakum
Jennifer Barr, Resource Manager Supervisor
jennifer.barr@dshs.wa.gov
360-798-6981
907 Harney St., Suite 200
Vancouver, WA 98660