The Department maintains a library of over 1,000 publications available to the public. Department publications are listed below by number, title and program area.
All publications are available as PDF files. Some are offered as videos and many can be ordered free of charge from the printing department. Many publications are translated into foreign languages. View the list of possible languages. To order a hard copy of a publication from the Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing, please email Kelly Robison.
Number | Publication Title | Download Publication | Printed copies available? | Languages available for print: | YouTube link | ||
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Friends and Family Guide for DCS |
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22-1687 | Tribal Prevention and Wellness Programs (5/17) |
yes |
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22-1736 | ALTSA Nurse Delegation Training Course for Nursing Assistants and Home Care Aides (Rev. 11/23) |
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22-1859 | Instructor Guide: Diabetes, Level 1 Capable Caregiving for Diabetes Care (6/21) | ||||||
22-1881 | DCS Veteran Outreach and Engagement Flyer | ||||||
22-1882 | DCS Veteran Outreach and Engagement Flyer |
Number | Publication Title | Download Publication | Printed copies available? | Languages available for print: | YouTube link | ||
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22-1982 | Office of Justice and Civil Rights – Who We Are |
no |
Number | Publication Title | Download Publication | Printed copies available? | Languages available for print: | YouTube link | ||
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22-1120 | Did You Know? - Services and Supports for Grandparents and Relatives Raising Children (Rev. 3/20) |
yes |
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22-1179 | Fire Setting and Arson Education and Prevention (6/07) |
yes |
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22-1222 | Caregiver Alert: Did I forget to take my pill again? Does it really matter? (11/07) |
no |
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22-1223 | Caregiver Alert: When a person engages in challenging behavior, check for pain or illness. (11/07) |
no |
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22-1264 | Caregiver Alert: Aspiration leads to life threatening Pneumonia (5/08) |
no |
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22-1307 | Caregiver Alert: The Social Security Application Process - How to call the Social Security Administration (10/08) |
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22-1308 | Caregiver Alert: Fast Foods - A fast lane to trouble (10/08) |
no |
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22-1331 | Family Caregiver Support Program (Rev. 10/19) |
yes |
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22-1665 | Dementia, Level 1 Dementia Capable Caregiving (Rev. 3/20) | ||||||
22-1677 | Instructor Guide: Dementia, Level 1 Dementia Capable Caregiving (9/16) | ||||||
22-1733 | ALTSA Home Care Aide Career Path (Rev. 8/18) |
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22-1737 | Medicaid Alternative Care & Tailored Supports for Older Adults (Rev. 8/18) | ||||||
22-1739 | ALTSA - Medicaid Alternative Care & Tailored Supports for Older Adults (Hispanic) (Rev. 7/18) |
yes |
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22-1740 | Mental Health, Level 1 Capable Caregiving for Mental Wellness (10/17) | ||||||
22-1752 | Instructor Guide: Mental Health, Level 1 Capable Caregiving for Mental Wellness (2/18) | ||||||
22-1761 | Career Options for Nursing Assistants-Certified Rack Card (6/18) | ||||||
22-1781 | ALTSA - Medicaid Alternative Care & Tailored Supports for Older Adults (African American) (7/18) |
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22-1782 | ALTSA - Medicaid Alternative Care & Tailored Supports for Older Adults (Caucasian) (7/18) |
yes |
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22-1785 | Nurse Delegation Training Manual for Nursing Assistants and Home Caregivers - Focus on Diabetes | ||||||
22-1828 | Traumatic Brain Injury - TBI, Level 1 - Capable Caregiving (Rev. 12/2019) | ||||||
22-1829 | Instructor Guide, Traumatic Brain Injury, Level 1 - Capable Caregiving | ||||||
22-1830 | Fundamentals of Caregiving -– 3rd Edition |
yes |
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22-1831 | Fundamentals of Caregiving Facilitator’s Guide – 3rd Edition |
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22-1849 | Diabetes, Level 1 Capable Caregiving for Diabetes Care (3/21) | ||||||
22-1878 | Long-Term Care (LTC) Quality Improvement Program (Rev. 10/22) | ||||||
22-1898 | DSHS High School Home Care Aide Instructor – Qualification Requirements (10/22) |
no |
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22-1904 | Instructor Guide -- Substance Use Disorder, Level 1 Capable Caregiving (1/23) | ||||||
22-1913 | Traumatic Brain Injury TBI Resources and Workbook (2/2023) |
no |
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22-1922 | Substance Use Disorder Level 1 Capable Caregiving, DSHS 22-1922 |
no |
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22-1940 | A Service for Long-Term Care Providers (Rev. 7/23) |
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22-1942 | UGA Court Visitor and Guardianship Model Training Program, WA State Superior Courts: MINORS |
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22-1948 | UGA Court Visitor and Guardianship Model Training Program, WA State Superior Courts: ADULTS |
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22-277 | Caregivers Handbook (Rev. 6/13) |
yes |
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22-388 | Self Directed Care |
no |
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22-619 | Medicaid and Long-Term Care Services for Adults (Rev. 7/22) |
yes |
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22-707 | Choosing care in an Adult Family Home or Assisted Living Facility (Rev. 1/19) |
no |
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22-996 | Relatives as Parents Program (Rev. 5/08) |
yes |
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Number | Publication Title | Download Publication | Printed copies available? | Languages available for print: | YouTube link | ||
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22-1139 | Kitsap County Foster Care |
yes |
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22-1139 | |||
22-1150 | Foster Parent and Caregiver Support Line |
yes |
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KIKL300@dshs.wa.gov | |||
22-1161 | Washington State's Foster Care Independent Living, Transitional Living, and Educational and Training Voucher Programs |
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22-1185 | Social Workers Practice Guide to Education for Children & Youth in Foster Care |
yes |
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22-1210 | Helping Foster Children Achieve Educational Stability and Success |
yes |
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22-1445 | Initial Health Screen Handout |
no |