Benefits resources across Washington for people leaving incarceration, their families, and advocates.
Washington Department of Social and Health Services
Provides monthly cash grants to eligible low-income adults who are age 65 or older, blind, or likely to meet SSI disability criteria
Cash aid, HEN referral, and SSI application help for low-income disabled adults
Bridge cash for likely-SSI adults; HEN rent/essential-needs referral
Free training and state certification for a paid Medicaid-billable peer-support career (reentry peer navigation)
Hunger Free Washington
Monthly benefits for buying groceries, averaging $327 per month per household in Washington
Resolve debts owed to DSHS (overpayments); NOT criminal LFOs
Start SSI app/reinstatement + SS card before release
Suspend/reinstate around incarceration
Replace SSN card; field offices Seattle, Bellevue, Kent, Federal Way
Cash for some families ineligible for federal TANF
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Online SNAP (Basic Food) application portal
Food bank plus LIHEAP energy assistance
Free independent-living services and disability supports
Free child-care referral and financial-help guidance
Free independent-living services run by and for people with disabilities
Up to 2 years / 90 credits free tuition at North, Central, or South Seattle College plus equity funding
Benefits screening, free tax prep, food navigation
Hunger Free Washington
Assistance with completing Basic Food (SNAP) application
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
Interview and processing for Basic Food (SNAP) applications
Monthly EBT food benefits
Cash assistance and job services for families with children