Welcome to Washington!
There are many government and community programs to help you and your family with:
- food,
- health care,
- household expenses.
The programs are listed below, along with information about who may qualify and how to get the service or benefit. Using the programs or services below will not threaten your immigration status now or if you apply to become a permanent resident later. Applying for government programs can be complicated.
This table gives you information on how to get started.
| Program Name | Benefit or Service | Who Qualifies | What to Do First |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and federal programs: |
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Call 877-501-2233
Apply online https://www.washingtonconnection.org/home/ In person at DSHS office |
| Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition program (“WIC”) | Money from the government on healthy foods | Pregnant women, new and breastfeeding moms, and children below age 5 | Call “Help Me Grow WA” hotline
Or search by “WIC” and your zip code here: https://resources.parenthelp123.org |
Support with employment list of organizations:
| Program Name | Organization | Website | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment assistance | Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest Snohomish County |
https://risnw.org/contact-us/ | 425-388-9307 |
| Puget Sound Training Center King County |
https://www.pstrainingcenter.org/ | 425-656-5950 | |
| Refugee Federation Service Center | https://www.rfsc.org/ | 206-501-4132 | |
| Jewish Family Service | https://www.jfsseattle.org/ | 253-850-4065 | |
| Refugee Women’s Alliance | https://www.rewa.org/ | 206-957-2030 | |
| Neighborhood House | https://nhwa.org/ | 206-461-8430 | |
| Refugee Resettlement Office | https://www.dioceserroseattle.org/ | 206-323-3152 | |
| International Rescue Committee | https://help.rescue.org/donate/evergreen-acq | 206-963-3546 | |
| Support in Career Advancement | Upwardly Global | https://www.upwardlyglobal.org/career-coaching/apply-now | |
| Approach to Supporting Refugees | TENT | https://www.tent.org/our-work/mentoring/ |
Support for families with child care payments:
Programs are tailored specifically for needy, refugee/immigrant families with children between the ages of 0-5 (or before Kindergarten). Programs are financed by Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families
| Program name | Website | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Working Connections Child Care | https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/earlylearning-childcare/getting-help/wccc | 1-844-626-8687 |
| ECEAP & Head Start | https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/earlylearning-childcare/eceap-headstart | |
| ChildCare Aware | https://ccawa.my.salesforce-sites.com/providerupdate/CCAWAOnlineLookUp | 1-800-446-111 |
| Early refugee school impact | bit.ly/ERSIregistration |