Help for people unable to work: ABD and HEN
If you have very low income and resources, you can't work due to disability or incapacity, you're not eligible for other help and you're homeless or at risk of homelessness, learn more about two programs that might help you. #7812EN
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for teen parents
If you are a teenager under the age of 18, low income, and have children or are pregnant, you may be able to get help (money) from the state TANF program. Read on for answers to your questions about how to get TANF. #7122EN
When DSHS or DCYF thinks you made an intentional program violation
Answers to common questions and important information that you should know if you are being accused of intentionally violating a public assistance program rule (sometimes called welfare fraud). #7116EN
Your Rights Dealing with DSHS
Read about what services you can get from DSHS and what your rights are when dealing with this state agency. #7900EN.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): The Basics
TANF is the welfare program that gives cash grants to needy families. Read this to learn if you are eligible to get TANF and what is required of you if you get TANF. #7123EN
WorkFirst: The Basics
If you want to get TANF, you will probably have to work or do "work activity." Read this to learn more. #7126EN
Consolidated Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP): Extra Money for Needy Families
Learn more about this state emergency cash assistance program for families who cannot get TANF. #7106EN
When DSHS or DCYF thinks you made an intentional program violation
Answers to common questions and important information that you should know if you are being accused of intentionally violating a public assistance program rule (sometimes called welfare fraud). #7116EN
Your Rights Dealing with DSHS
Read about what services you can get from DSHS and what your rights are when dealing with this state agency. #7900EN.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for teen parents
If you are a teenager under the age of 18, low income, and have children or are pregnant, you may be able to get help (money) from the state TANF program. Read on for answers to your questions about how to get TANF. #7122EN
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF): The Basics
TANF is the welfare program that gives cash grants to needy families. Read this to learn if you are eligible to get TANF and what is required of you if you get TANF. #7123EN
WorkFirst: The Basics
If you want to get TANF, you will probably have to work or do "work activity." Read this to learn more. #7126EN