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The Basics (3)+

• DCAP: Washington State’s Disaster Cash Assistance Program

  This program is for people who suffered losses (income or property) and live in an area the Governor of Washington has declared a disaster. #7940EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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• Do You Need Food Assistance Right Away?

  Information about who qualifies for emergency food assistance and what to do if you are denied. #7301EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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• Should I Keep My Kids Enrolled in Health and Nutrition Programs?

  Programs like Medicaid, CHIP, Marketplace Coverage (“Obamacare”), School Breakfast & Lunch, WIC and SNAP (“food stamps”) can help your children lead healthier and stronger lives. You may have questions about whether your child’s use of these health and nutrition programs will affect your immigration status or your application for a green card. This document provides some facts to help you make good decisions for your family. Below are answers to frequently asked questions. Read More

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  Protecting Immigrant Families

Eligibility (1)+

• Should I Keep My Kids Enrolled in Health and Nutrition Programs?

  Programs like Medicaid, CHIP, Marketplace Coverage (“Obamacare”), School Breakfast & Lunch, WIC and SNAP (“food stamps”) can help your children lead healthier and stronger lives. You may have questions about whether your child’s use of these health and nutrition programs will affect your immigration status or your application for a green card. This document provides some facts to help you make good decisions for your family. Below are answers to frequently asked questions. Read More

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  Protecting Immigrant Families

Emergency cash (3)+

• Additional Requirements (AR)

  If you qualify for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), State Financial Assistance (SFA), or a Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) welfare grant through DSHS and you have an emergency, you may be eligible to get "Additional Requirements (AR).” AR is a once-a-year cash grant for emergency needs. #7108EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Consolidated Emergency Assistance Program (CEAP): Extra Money for Needy Families

  CEAP is a welfare (DSHS) program that provides money to needy families, children and pregnant women facing an emergency. You may qualify for a CEAP emergency grant only if you are not eligible for any other DSHS financial or emergency assistance program. #7106EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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• Diversion Cash Assistance

  Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA) is an emergency grant to a family facing a temporary financial crisis. #7121EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

Low income energy assistance programs (1)+

• Additional Requirements (AR)

  If you qualify for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), State Financial Assistance (SFA), or a Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) welfare grant through DSHS and you have an emergency, you may be eligible to get "Additional Requirements (AR).” AR is a once-a-year cash grant for emergency needs. #7108EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español