How do I contact DSHS Washington?
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How do I contact DSHS Washington?
Services are available at your local Community Services Office and by phone through the Customer Service Contact Center at 877-501-2233: TTY/TDD users dial 1-800-833-6384 for Washington Relay Service. Apply for benefits or submit documents.
What is cash assistance in WA?
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides temporary cash and medical help for families in need. Refugees, Immigrants and Asylees may be eligible for TANF if they meet program criteria.
How do I get an EBT card in Washington state?
Washington’s EBT customer service number is 1-888-328-9271. How do I apply for food stamps? The easiest way to apply for Basic Food benefits is online. If you’d rather apply in person, call your local office or Washington’s Customer Service Contact Center (1-877-501-2233) to find out how.
Is Washington state giving extra food stamps this month?
Benefits were distributed automatically on a unique P-EBT card and families did not need to apply for P-EBT. In June 2021, USDA Food and Nutrition Service approved Washington state’s plans to extend P-EBT benefits through the summer months of July and August 2021 and include children under age 6.
Who is eligible for cash assistance in Washington State?
Income and resource Requirements: If a member of the household starts receiving unemployment or another type of unearned income, we would count the entire amount against the grant. To be eligible for TANF, your family must have resources of $6,000 or less. Resources are things like: Checking and savings accounts.
How long will the increase in food stamps last in Washington 2022?
Time Limit Extensions – Effective April 1, 2020, DSHS expanded TANF 60-month Time Limit Extension criteria to support families experiencing hardships due to the COVID-19 emergency. The department has funding to continue this suspension of time limits through June 30, 2022.
