I need help with food

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Monthly food benefits program for qualifying low-income families in Washington. Phone: 877-501-2233
• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program: Nutrition assistance program for qualifying low-income families with infants and children under the age of five. Phone: 1-800-841-1410
• Help Me Grow Washington and Washington 211: Resource navigation networks that can help families access food resources in their local community, including free meals, food pantries, formula/baby food donations, and more. 
• Feeding America Food Bank Directory: Search by zip code for food banks in your area.  
• Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP): (for organizations only) a federally funded child nutrition program that reimburses nonresidential child and adult care facilities for nutritious meals and snacks served to children and adults who are enrolled in care. Phone: 360-725-6200

Phone:
Food Lifeline
206-545-6600
Second Harvest Inland Northwest
509-534-6678

I need help with housing 

General Housing Supports: 

• Pathways to Housing Navigation Tool: A helpful guide for learning about the various housing resources available in Washington state.  
• Coordinated Entry Sites: Explore housing resources in-person with a Housing Coordinator by visiting your local Coordinated Entry site. 

Housing Conditions: 

• DOH Healthy Home Guide: A helpful resource for families exploring practical steps and supports for keeping their home safe and healthy.
• Washington State Low Income Home Weatherization Program: Provides insultation, ventilation, weather stripping, and other household upgrades and repairs to qualifying families. Phone: 360-725-2857

Supportive Living and Special Accommodations: 

• Pathways to Housing Navigation Tool: Lists various supportive housing services and resources for individuals with complex physical/behavioral health needs, individuals with a conviction history, and youth involved in the justice system.
• Individuals can learn more about sober living and SUD recovery residences through Oxford House and the WAQRR Certified Recovery Housing directory. 

Rent Assistance and Affordable Housing: 

• DSHS Housing Assistance Guide: Shares information about affordable housing options, including Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), subsidized housing, and Habitat for Humanity resources.  
• Help Me Grow Washington and Washington 211: Resource navigation networks that can help families access housing and rent assistance programs in their local community. 

Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence: 

• Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV): Provides a list of Domestic Violence Shelters and Intimate Partner Violence support services across all Washington State Counties.
• Individuals can also seek help by visiting the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). 

Homelessness Prevention and Re-Housing Services: 

• DSHS Housing Assistance Guide: Shares information about housing programs that can help families prevent or exit homelessness including the Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) program, the Foundational Community Supports program, and more.  
• Families with immediate need can learn more about shelter services at Washington Homeless Shelters, Domestic Violence Emergency Shelters and Services, and Youth/Young Adult Housing and Shelter programs. 

I need help with my energy, phone, and internet bills

• Washington Connection, DSHS Resource Directory: Learn more about housing and utility assistance resources including the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), utility discount programs, and low-cost internet services.
• Help Me Grow Washington and Washington 211: Resource navigation networks that can help families access utility, telephone, and internet assistance programs in their local community. 
• Federal Lifeline Program and Xfinity Internet Essentials: Discounted phone and internet services for qualifying low-income families. 
• Washington Libraries Directory: Many libraries offer free/low-cost computer and wi-fi, printing services, and additional supports to community members.
• Telecommunication Equipment Distribution and Telecommunication Relay Services: Free/Low-cost specialized telecommunication equipment and telecommunication services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, and DeafBlind individuals. 

I need help with child care

• DCYF Child Care/Early Learning Portal: Learn about child care and early learning programs in Washington State available to low-income families including Working Connections Child Care, the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), and Head Start preschools. 
• Child Care Aware of Washington: Database of licensed child care providers that can be filtered to match specific locations, hours, rates, and types of care. Offers fee assistance for low-income families, military families, and families experiencing homelessness. 
• Help Me Grow Washington: Provides support with accessing affordable child care, early learning programs, play and learn groups, and other parent support services.   

I need help with accessing special education services for my child

• OSPI Special Education Phone: 360-725-6075

I need help with job, income, and/or legal support

• WorkSource Washington: Support services for individuals seeking career and apprenticeship opportunities, workshops and hiring events, resume and cover letter support, and various employment training programs.
• Washington Connection - DSHS Resource Directory:  
  • Cash and Financial resources for accessing various cash assistance, benefits, and tax credit programs. Includes the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and Social Security Benefits.  Phone: 877-501-2233
  • Legal Help services for low-income, refugee, and immigrant families seeking free, low-cost, and sliding scale legal assistance.
  • Veterans resources including veterans benefits, employment assistance, resources for military spouses, and more. 
• Community Services Office (CSO) Directory: In-person and online referral assistance for accessing various cash assistance and Washington State benefits programs.
• Help Me Grow Washington and Washington 211: Resource navigation networks that can help families access employment and financial resources in their local community.
• GED Testing and Basic Education for Adults Classes: Low-cost GED-preparation classes and testing centers across the state. 
• Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR): Statewide resource that assists people with disabilities prepare for, secure, maintain, advance in, or regain employment.
• Money Management International: Free credit counseling and debt-management counseling services for families experiencing debt, credit, or household budget challenges. (See U.S. Department of Justice Credit Counseling and Debtor Education Information for individuals considering filing for bankruptcy).  
• IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program: Free tax filing services for qualifying low-income families. 
• Washington State Division of Child Support: Enroll for child support services and make child support payments. 
   

I need medical help

• You and Your Family, DOH Resource Directory: Various family health resources including wellness programs, mobile health clinics, services for infants, children, and youth, and more.  
• Help Me Grow Washington: Provides support with accessing affordable health insurance, free and low-cost community health clinics, mental and behavioral health services, benefits coverage, preventative care, and more. 
• Washington Connection, DSHS Resource Director: List of healthcare resources and programs in Washington State, including the Washington Health Plan Finder (Phone:1-855-923-4633) and Washington Apple Health for Kids (Phone: 206-204-3503). Lists helplines and crisis intervention services, health care programs for workers with disabilities, medical transportation services, and low-cost dental coverage. 
   

I need help with transportation

• Help Me Grow Washington and Washington 211: Resource navigation networks that can help families access transportation assistance programs in their local community, including gas assistance, bus fare, and various transportation programs.
• Washington State Health Care Authority: Nonemergency transportation services for eligible clients who cannot otherwise access their health appointments. 

I need help accessing baby essentials and/or clothing

• Help Me Grow Washington: Helps pregnant mothers and families with young children connect to resources in their community, including breastfeeding supplies, doula resources, nurse home-visiting programs, diaper donations, prenatal support, and more.   
• All Kids Play - Youth sports grant program that assists low-income families in covering the cost of uniforms, equipment, and other sports-related fees for their children. 
• Help Me Grow Washington and Washington 211 - Resource navigation networks that can help families access clothing resources in their local community including free clothing, clothing vouchers, laundry services, and more.
• Perinatal Support Washington: Support groups, new parent resources, and mental health services with free, sliding scale, and insurance options for families at various income levels. 

I need to get in touch with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)

DSHS Contact Us, Phone: 1-800-737-0617

My baby won't stop crying. I'm at my breaking point!

• Seattle Children's
• Parent Trust, Phone: 1-800-932-4673