Resources for Reporters

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

• News releases
• Budget and public spending
• Supplemental Budget 2009-2011
• Stimulus impact
• 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

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, Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration, Special Commitment Center
• Kathy Spears
  360-902-7893
  For information on: Aging and Disability Services Administration and Economic Services Administration
• Sherry Hill
  360-902-7892
  For information on: Children's Administration
• Jim Stevenson
  360-725-1915
  For information on: Medicaid
• 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 issues statement on settling decade-old case
• 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