Resources for Reporters

Resources for the news media, including who to contact, department information, and the latest press releases.

• News releases
• Navigating DSHS - How Can We Help?
• Budget and public spending
• Public records
• Research and data analysis
• Child abuse prevention tips
• Report abuse or neglect -  1-866-ENDHARM
• Community protection in developmental disabilities
• Client information by county
• Authorization to Disclose Records

Child Welfare Facts

• Child Safety Framework
• Child Dependency
• Parent-child visitation
• Child fatality and near fatality reviews honor each child by examining the case
• Children's Administration 2011 Year in Review

News Media Contacts

DSHS Public Affairs
Communications Office
PO Box 45100
Olympia, WA98504-5100
360-902-7829

• Thomas Shapley, Senior Director
  360-902-8007
  For information on:  Secretary's Office, Special Commitment Center
• Chris Case, Assistant Director
  360-902-7892
  For information on: Children's Administration, Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration
• Kathy Spears
  360-902-7893
  For information on: Aging and Disability Services Administration and Economic Services Administration  
• John Wiley
  509-363-4797
  For information on: Eastern Washington Department issues, state psychiatric hospitals
• Jennifer Gau
  360-902-7829
  For information on: News releases

For the record:

• DSHS enters agreement with Health Care Authority
• Department will pursue all allegations of fraud
• Department removes access to cash benefits at ATMs located in gaming establishments across state
• Report on TV about clients using cash grants for gambling

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