When DSHS or DCYF thinks you made an Intentional Program Violation (IPV)
Important information you should know if DSHS or DCYF accuses you of intentionally violating a public assistance program rule (sometimes called welfare fraud).
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1. Get legal help
The information here applies to both DSHS and DCYF. To make things simpler, we just say “the agency” to refer to both.
If you get food stamps, TANF, or other benefits from DSHS, or you get childcare assistance from DCYF, and the agency, law enforcement, or a prosecuting attorney is investigating you for fraud, overpayment, or benefit amount, talk to a lawyer right away. If you live in Western Washington, go to waw.fd.org/contact-us for contact info. If you live in Eastern Washington, go to fdewi.org for contact info.
Si usted recibe beneficios públicos como SSI, cupones de alimentos o TANF, y el juzgado le ha reembolsado sus obligaciones financieras legales (LFO), es posible que necesite cumplir con los “requisitos de reducción de costos” para seguir recibiendo beneficios. Usted debe informar al DSHS sobre este reembolso lo antes posible. Si tiene alguna pregunta, trate de conseguir ayuda legal.