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General Info (3)
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LGBTQ Safety & Victimization
General information about legal rights and safety issues for LGBTQ homeless and foster care youth. Read More
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Trespassing & Squatting
Answers to legal questions about trespassing and squatting. Content Detail
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What You Should Know if You Will be Homeless When Released from Juvenile Detention
This guide describes options for youth without stable housing upon exiting detention. Read More
Education and homeless youth (4)
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Educating Homeless Children and Youth
Homeless children and youth sometimes need help enrolling and participating in school. Various individuals can, and should, step forward to provide assistance. Parents, relatives, family friends, school and school district personnel, shelter providers, youth program workers, social workers, advocates, and the students themselves can all play a role in helping young people get an education. If you are such a person, this booklet will get you started. Read More
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Educational Rights of Students Who Are Considered Homeless
If you are a student in preschool through 12th grade and you are considered homeless or you don’t have a regular place to sleep, this guide is for you. You have a legal right to an education and support from your school. This guide tells you about your rights, the laws that protect you, and resources to help you. Read More
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Homeless Youth & Education
Questions and answers about education issues for homeless youth. Read More
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Video - The Right to Transportation for Homeless Students
About 1 in 25 students in the state of Washington is experiencing homelessness. A young man who experienced homelessness as a student shares his story. Homeless liaisons working for a school district share information about legal and social supports for homeless students. Read More
Medical Coverage for Kids (8)
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Apple Health for Kids Program: How to Respond to DSHS Requests for Immigration and Citizenship Documents
5310EN - If you have children who are applying for state-funded free or low cost health insurance through Washington State’s Apple Health for Kids program, the Health Care Authority (“HCA”) may ask you for documents about your child’s citizenship or immigration status. This publication explains what you should do. Read More
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Apple Health Managed Care and Your Rights: Medicaid in Washington State
Apple Health Managed Care is the part of Washington State’s Medicaid program where the state contracts with managed care health plans (“plans”) to manage and pay for most health services. #5111EN Read More
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Exception to Rule (ETR): Washington Apple Health
The Health Care Authority (HCA) can approve Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) benefits even if you do not meet all financial requirements. They can also cover necessary medical/dental services that Medicaid normally does not cover. This is an “exception to a rule” or “ETR.” #5105EN Read More
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First-timers' Guide to Washington Apple Health (Medicaid)
Now that you've enrolled in Apple Health, what's next? Here's a guide in plain language that explains what to expect. Read More
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Health Coverage for Teens and Young Adults
Did you know that many teens and young adults in Washington State can get free or low-cost health care? It’s called Washington Apple Health, and it might be right for you. Read More
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How to Apply for Washington Apple Health (Medicaid)
You can apply for Apple Health on any computer with an internet connection at Washington Healthplanfinder, wahealthplanfinder.org. Read More
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Washington Apple Health for Kids Web Site
Information on who qualifies and how to apply for Washington's children's medical programs. Read More
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Washington's Apple Health for Kids Medical Programs
Medical programs in Washington provide full medical and dental coverage for children whose families have incomes up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Read this publication to find out who qualifies.Publication #5312EN Read More
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Videos (1)
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Video - The Right to Transportation for Homeless Students
About 1 in 25 students in the state of Washington is experiencing homelessness. A young man who experienced homelessness as a student shares his story. Homeless liaisons working for a school district share information about legal and social supports for homeless students. Read More
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