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General Info (5)
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Being a Homeless Youth
Questions and answers for homeless youth regarding shelter, interactions with police and other basic rights. Read More
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Homeless Youth Handbook - Legal Issues and Options
Includes information on education, employment, housing, public benefits, health care, and more for homeless youth and those helping this population. Read More
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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 (3)
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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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Homeless Youth & Higher Education
Questions and answers about getting financial aid. Read More
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Rights of Homeless Youth under the KcKinney-Vento Act (Primary & Secondary School Rights of Homeless Youth)
The McKinney-Vento Act protects the right of homeless youth to go to school. 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 - Formerly called “Healthy Options”
5111EN - Washington State’s Medicaid program, along with other state health programs, is now called “Apple Health.” The state agency that runs these programs is called the Health Care Authority, or “HCA.” 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.” Publication #7103EN 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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