Washington Department of Social and Health Services
DSHS helps people get food, cash, disability services, long-term care and child support services.
Programs
FAP (state food benefits)
Taking applicationsWashingtonGovernment benefits
HEN
Taking applicationsWashingtonGovernment benefits
Long-term care (COPES)
Taking applicationsHome and Community ServicesGovernment benefits
Washington Apple Health Classic
Taking applicationsWashington ConnectionGovernment benefits
ABD
Taking applicationsWashingtonCash assistance
DCA
Taking applicationsWashingtonCash assistance
PWA
Taking applicationsWashingtonCash assistance
DCAP
Taking applications2026 wildfire disaster areasEmergency funds
DDA
Taking applicationsDDA Region 1Services
DDA
Taking applicationsDDA Region 2Services
DDA
Taking applicationsDDA Region 3Services
Washington child support enforcement services
Taking applicationsWashingtonServices
HWD
Taking applicationsWashingtonInsurance and health coverage
MSP (QMB, SLMB, QI-1, QDWI)
Taking applicationsWashingtonInsurance and health coverage
Basic Food
Call to confirmWashingtonGovernment benefits
RCA
Call to confirmWashingtonCash assistance
TANF
Call to confirmWashingtonCash assistance
CEAP
Call to confirmWashingtonEmergency funds
Closed (1)
Tailored Supports for Older Adults
ClosedWashingtonServices
More Washington Department of Social and Health Services programs
Programs we list from state and local program lists. Each link opens the program's page.
Washington
- Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Community Living Connections
- AREN
Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs
- Behavioral health services
Behavioral Health and Recovery
- BFET
Basic Food Employment and Training
- Child Support Services
Division of Child Support
- Diaper payment
Diaper Related Payment
- State-funded cash assistance
State Family Assistance and Aged, Blind, or Disabled cash assistance
- SUN Bucks
- Vocational Rehabilitation
DVR
- WA Cares
WA Cares Fund
- WorkFirst
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