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On July 4, 2025, the president signed into law federal legislation known as H.R 1. It impacts programs managed by the Department of Social and Health Services as well as other…
Helps caregivers and social workers understand how the team provides care coordination, clinical consultation, medically fragile group home support, and connections to health and…
Supports and services to help students with developmental disabilities prepare for life after high school.
Learn how we help students with developmental disabilities and their families navigate a wide range of supports, including education.
Healthcare resources for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Services to help children and youth with developmental disabilities live at home, access their community and get short-term out-of-home stabilization.
Services to support your goals to be more independent and connected to your community.
In-home and out-of-home services to help children and families stabilize.
Employment support for adults with developmental disabilities.
Timeline and checklist for students with developmental disabilities (ages 14-22).
Publications and videos, legislative reports and ways to stay informed.
On this page, you will find our DSHS Mission, Vision and Values, as well and links to our DSHS Strategic Goals.
The DSHS Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance’s Refugee Youth Mentoring program provides funding to match eligible youth, ages 15-24, with mentors who will support…
The Community Relations team, within the Office of Communications and Government Affairs is dedicated to creating transparent, timely, and equitable access to services provided by…
Provides individual care coordination, offers expert medical consultation services, and ensures statewide and national partnership collaborations so that children in foster care…
In Washington state, people who receive federal Basic Food assistance (also known as SNAP) may participate in the Basic Food Employment and Training program. BFET offers a variety…
When the court becomes concerned about a youth’s ability to participate in legal proceedings, the youth may be referred to CSTC Forensic Services for a forensic mental health…
The DSHS Domestic Violence Program provides support for community-based shelters, emergency counseling and legal advocacy for children and families who have experienced domestic…
Washington is one of many states receiving Refugee School Impact funds from the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement. RSI program’s goals are to promote academic performance and…
Provides temporary, monthly cash to eligible families. Families must include a pregnant person or minor child. Some families are required to participate in the WorkFirst program,…
Programs exists to support people experiencing disasters, emergencies and crises.
Family planning services are covered by your Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage, regardless of your gender.
Get answers to some questions about Basic Food benefits in Washington state.
We've started processing SUN Bucks benefits following a delay in federal funding. As of August 2026, we have mailed about 400,000 SUN Bucks cards to eligible children. About…
Psychiatric in-patient care for youth who require intensive behavioral supports and adapted behavioral health treatment.
DVR offers services for students and youth as they prepare for adulthood. Services include counseling and guidance and programs designed to help young people develop interest in…
School-to-Work is a partnership between the student and their family and system partners that provides students with intellectual and developmental disabilities a seamless…