New Resources:

• New Video Available!  This half hour video shows how anyone who disagrees with a decision by DSHS can appeal their decision through the fair hearing process and represent themselves at the hearing. - Government Benefits; Appeals and hearings
• Interest Waiver Guide: A Guide on How to Obtain a Court Order Waiving or Reducing Interest on Legal Financial Obligations by the ACLU of Washington Foundation - Criminal; Legal financial obligations / Restitution-reduction or Waiver of Interest
• New Protections for Tenants Whose Landlords Go Through Foreclosure (this publication temporarily replaces our publication titled What Happens When My Landlord Goes Through Foreclosure? Frequently Asked Questions) - Housing; Tenant rights
• Key Medicaid Standards as of July 2009, a Senior Bulletin by Columbia Legal Services - Aging/Elder Law; Senior bulletins
• Your Rights as a Tenant in Washington State (Russian)

Revised Resources:

·        Public Utilities - Consumer; Energy assistance, utilities, telecommunications

·        What to do If Your Check Bounces - Consumer; Debt collection

·        Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for Teen Parents - Government Benefits; Cash assistance

·        Landlord/Tenant Issues for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and/or Stalking - Domestic Violence & Antiharassment; Domestic violence

·        Applying for Public Assistance - Government Benefits; Cash assistance

·        Criminal History/Records:  A Guide on When and How to Seal/Vacate Non-Violent Class B or C Felony Convictions Occurring on or After July 1, 1984 - Criminal; Record expungement

Revised Translations:

·        Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for Teen Parents (Spanish)

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