Publications Library

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.

To order a hard copy of a publication, please visit My Fulfillment Store Front.

Children and Family Services - Adoption, Foster Parenting, Licensing, Training and more

Number Publication Title Download Publication Printed copies available? Languages available for print: YouTube link
22-1537 Caregiver Tips for Pregnant and Parenting Youth
  • English
  • Spanish
22-1538 Guidebook for Pregnant and Parenting Teens
22-1539 Social Worker Tips for Pregnant and Parenting Youth
22-1540 Teen Fathers Tips for Your in State Foster Care
22-1541 Teen Mothers Tips for Youth in State Foster Care
22-1632 Rights of Children and Youth in Foster Care

yes

22-1714 Caregiver Tip Sheet

no

  • English
22-1763 Reporting Responsibilities for Group Care Facilities WAC 388-145
22-359 Sees No Danger & Wanders Afar - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (12 to 17 years)

no

22-816 Education Advocacy Program - Improving Education Outcomes for Children and Youth in Foster Care

yes

  • English

Developmental Disabilities

Number Publication Title Download Publication Printed copies available? Languages available for print: YouTube link
Reporting Abuse and Neglect (11/18)
22-1173 Developmental Disabilities Administration Assessment - About services and supports (Rev. 11/13)

no

22-1743 Community Engagement and Community Guide Fact Sheet
22-1839 DDA Eligibility and Services Guide
  • English
  • Cambodian
  • Chinese
  • Korean
  • Laotian
  • Russian
  • Somali
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese
22-1915 DDA Home and Community-Based Waiver Services Setting Rules for Clients
22-1916 DDA Home and Community Waiver Services for Children Brochure
22-1920 DDA Home and Community-Based Waiver Services for Providers
22-1925 Caregiver Bulletin - Maintaining Hearing and Vision
22-1926 Caregiver Bulletin - Finding Child Care
22-1927 DDA Community Inclusion and Community Engagement Flyer
  • English
22-1932 DDA Home and Community-Based Waiver Services Flyer
22-1933 DDA Individual and Family Services Waiver Flyer
22-334 Handbook for DDA Individual Providers (Rev. 3/14)

yes

  • English
22-442 DDA Supports and Services: Adult Family Homes

no

22-605 Developmental Disabilities Administration Home and Community Based Waiver Services

yes

  • English
22-722 Who, What, Where, How - DDA Supports and Services (Rev. 9/18)

yes

  • English
  • Cambodian
  • Chinese
  • Korean
  • Laotian
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese

Economic Services - Child Support, Applying for Food Stamps and other benefits

Number Publication Title Download Publication Printed copies available? Languages available for print: YouTube link
Changes to TANF and WorkFirst Eligibility Requirements (8/19)
Refugee and Immigration Assistance Flyer 2019-updated October 22, 2019 (10/19)
Refugee and Immigration Assistance FAQ 2019-updated October 22, 2019 (10/19)
Refugee and Immigration Assistance Flyer (10/19)
22-1125 WorkFirst - Helping you help yourself and your family (Rev. 1/24)

yes

  • English
  • Cambodian
  • Chinese
  • Korean
  • Laotian
  • Russian
  • Somali
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese
22-1133 Child Support Visitation and Custody (Rev. 12/16)

yes

  • English
  • Cambodian
  • Chinese
  • Korean
  • Laotian
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese
22-1574 How do I ...? (Q and A flyer) (Rev. 2/23)

yes

  • English
  • Chinese
  • Korean
  • Russian
  • Somali
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese
  • Other Languages
22-1698 DCS - Statewide School and Teen Outreach Program Flyer

no

22-1706 Career Ladder for Educated and Vocationally Experienced Refugees (CLEVER)
22-1727 Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) and Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Referral Programs Overview -- rack card

yes

  • English
22-1727a Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) and Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Referral Programs Overview -- half page handout
22-1780 Parenting Resources and Supports from WithinReach (Rev. 10/22)

yes

  • English
  • Cambodian
  • Chinese
  • Korean
  • Laotian
  • Russian
  • Somali
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese
22-297 How To Apply For and Use Food Stamp Benefits

yes

  • English
  • Cambodian
  • Chinese
  • Korean
  • Laotian
  • Russian
  • Somali
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese
  • Other Languages
22-806 DCS What Every Teenager Needs to Know About Paternity and Child Support

yes

  • English
  • Spanish

Rehabilitation

Number Publication Title Download Publication Printed copies available? Languages available for print: YouTube link
22-1295 Information for Parents and Guardians: Family Integrated Transactions

yes

  • English
schaudl@dshs.wa.gov

Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Addiction and Recovery

Number Publication Title Download Publication Printed copies available? Languages available for print: YouTube link
Improving the Statewide Adolescent Treatment System of Care Strategic Plan -- January 2008

no

22-1144 Hope, Help and Healing: A Guide to Someone Who Might Have a Drug or Alcohol Problem

no

22-1245 My name is Tyler and in 9 years I'll be an alcoholic

no

22-1276 Children's Natural Disaster Bookmark (Rain): Stop and Go Away (Flooding Water)

no

22-1284 Children's Natural Disaster Bookmark (Wind): Stop and Go Away (Climb to Higher Ground)

no

22-1464 Prevention Redesign Initiative - Healthy Children, Families and Communities Brochure

yes

  • English
SchneDA@dshs.wa.gov
22-1596 WISe Information Sheet for Child Psychiatrists and ARNPs
22-1597 WISe Information Sheet for DMHPs and Crisis Teams
22-1599 WISe Information Sheet for HCA and Contracted Providers