Overview
Financial Assistance DSHS Community Services Office in King Jobs in Washington, District of Columbia, USA at Crisis Connections, Inc.
Position: Financial Assistance offered by DSHS Community Services Office in King South
Financial Assistance Offered by DSHS Community Services Office in King South
The DSHS Community Services Office provides various forms of financial assistance to eligible Washington residents in need. The main programs include:
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF/Work First): – Offers monthly cash grants and medical assistance to eligible low-income families with minor children.
– Requires attendance at a Work First orientation and eligibility interview.
– Pregnant and parenting minors may qualify if they meet additional criteria.
– Supports adults with work-related needs, including transportation, work clothes, licenses, and tools, via vouchers or pre-paid cards.
Aged Blind and Disabled (ABD): – Provides financial aid to individuals with long-term disabilities, blindness, or those aged 65+ meeting income and resource criteria.
Emergency Assistance: – Offers supplemental aid during emergencies such as utility shut-offs, eviction notices, or move-in deposits for homeless families.
– Includes support services for rent, utilities, moving costs, and temporary housing, with a maximum of $5,750 annually.
Pregnant Women’s Assistance: – Financial support for pregnant women not eligible for TANF but meeting income requirements.
Diverson Cash Assistance (DCA): – Helps prevent household assistance enrollment by covering needs like housing, transportation, childcare, and food.
– Refers clients to other social services as needed.
Housing and Essential Needs (HEN): – Vouchers for housing and essential needs for adults with short-term disabilities.
Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA): – Cash aid for refugees without minor children during their first eight months in the U.S.
– Refugees with children may qualify for TANF.
State Family Assistance: – Cash aid for eligible legal immigrants with dependent children who cannot access TANF due to immigration status.
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with application interviews from 8 am to 2 pm. Applications can be obtained online, by phone, or in person at any CSO. Emergency assistance requires case manager consultation. The phone line offers a callback feature, and callers may speak with multiple staff members for assistance.
Fees: None. Contact your local CSO for specific eligibility details.
Languages: Services are available in multiple languages.
Service Area: King, WA
Agency Information
DSHS Community Services Offices aim to help individuals achieve and maintain self-sufficiency by providing financial aid for food, medical expenses, , and limited cash assistance. Additional programs support refugees, families, and individuals with disabilities.
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Title: Financial Assistance DSHS Community Services Office in King
Company: Crisis Connections, Inc.
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Category: Social Work (Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Care Assistant, Youth Development), Non-Profit & Social Impact (Community Health, Youth Development)
