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.

Aging & Long-Term Support
Number Publication Title Download Publication Printed copies available? Languages available for print: YouTube link
22-1913 Traumatic Brain Injury TBI Resources and Workbook (2/2023)

no
22-1922 Substance Use Disorder Level 1 Capable Caregiving, DSHS 22-1922

no
22-1940 A Service for Long-Term Care Providers (Rev. 5/25)
  • English
22-1942 UGA Court Visitor and Guardianship Model Training Program, WA State Superior Courts: MINORS
  • English
22-1948 UGA Court Visitor and Guardianship Model Training Program, WA State Superior Courts: ADULTS
  • English
22-1962 Long-Term Care Worker Orientation Training
22-1963 Long-Term Care Worker Safety Training
22-1974 TBI - In Washington State, Help is 3 Numbers Away
22-1976 Preventing Pressure Injuries, A Patient Guide to Prevention
  • English
22-1985 Washington Traumatic Brain Injury Strategic Partnership Advisory Council - TBI Council
22-1989 The Civil Transitions Program (Rev. 5/25)

yes
  • English
22-1995 Light Skin Observation Protocol Flyers (Rev. 5/2024)
22-1996 Dark Skin Observation Protocol Flyers (Rev. 5/2024)
22-1998 Provider and Consumer Volunteer flyer for the Adult Family Home IDR Panel
22-2021 ALTSA RCS Emergency Preparedness Guideline (Rev. 3/24)

no
22-2030 Coping with Physical and Verbal Abuse
  • English
22-2031 Connection Café
  • English
22-2032 HCLA Resources for Individuals in Skilled Nursing Facilities
  • English
  • Spanish
22-2033 Technology Support Services (Rev. 7/25)
22-2036 RCS Behavioral Health Support Team Provider Support – What to Expect
22-2043 Taking Care of Our Elders - How We Can Help with the Health Care Workforce Shortages
22-2044 Providing Opportunities for our Youth - How We Can Help with the Health Care Workforce Shortages
22-2045 Fostering Well-Being Annual Report
22-2046 Fostering Well-Being Fact Sheet
22-2047 Hey, Teens in Foster Care (Fostering Well-Being)
22-2048 Fostering Well-Being flyer
22-2062 Remote Caregiving Flyer

no
22-2080 HCLA High School Home Care Aide Course Fact Sheet
22-2104 Fostering Well-Being Support Care Resources Fact Sheet
22-2107 HCLA Medicaid Transformation Waiver Fact Sheet
22-2113 Long-Term Care Quality Improvement Program
22-2118 HCLA New Freedom Medicaid Waiver Flyer
22-2120 HCLA Frequently Asked Questions for Providers - Personal Care
22-2121 HCLA Frequently Asked Questions for Providers - Community Integration
22-2123 HCLA Caregivers Have Heart Flyer
22-2157 HCLA Helpful Tips for Providers
22-2158 HCLA Classifications for Providers
22-2170 HCLA Adult Day Services Fact Sheet (Rev. 1/26)

yes
  • English
22-2172 HCLA Remote Caregiving Toolkit
22-221 Employment Reference Guide for Individual Providers (Rev. 5/19)

yes
  • English
22-277 Caregivers Handbook

yes
  • English
22-388 Self Directed Care

no
22-573 End-Harm Magnets

no
22-619 Medicaid and Long-Term Care Services for Adults (Rev. 1/26)

yes
  • English
22-707 Choosing care in an Adult Family Home or Assisted Living Facility (Rev. 1/19)

no
22-810 Adult Protective Services (Rev. 4/24)

yes
  • English
22-996 Relatives as Parents Program (Rev. 5/08)

yes
  • English

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
22-1139 Kitsap County Foster Care

yes
  • English
 22-1139
22-1150 Foster Parent and Caregiver Support Line

yes
  • English
 KIKL300@dshs.wa.gov
22-1161 Washington State's Foster Care Independent Living, Transitional Living, and Educational and Training Voucher Programs

no