2024 DSHS News Releases

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SUN Bucks Applications Open Through August 2024

Aug 23 2024

DSHS Office of Communications, Norah West, 360-489-5587

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. Children who did not qualify automatically may still be eligible and can apply until Aug. 31, 2024Read the full release.

More than 500,000 children will get $120 in nutrition benefits this summer

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OLYMPIA—May 13, 2024—More than 500,000 Washington children will receive funds this summer to help buy food through a new Summer ...read the full news release


Joint News Release: Washington joins Age- and Dementia-friendly Networks

May 07 2024

DSHS Office of Communications, Jessica Nelson, 360-628-1043

OLYMPIA – This Older Americans Month, we are happy to announce that Washington is now a part of AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities and USAging’s Dementia-Friendly America ...read the full news release

BURIEN -- On April 18, the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services will host a Community and Career Event for several positions open at a new 12-bed youth transitional care facility in Burien.

DSHS is looking to hire registered nurses, psychiatric social workers, psychologists/psych associates, youth counselors, therapists (dietitian, OT, recreation), custodians and other positions for the Lake Burien Transitional Care Facility. Ready for a leadership role? DSHS has ...read the full news release