Go to a DSHS Office

Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (limited service after 2 PM). Early in the day is the least busy. (Monday and the day after a holiday will be busy). 

If you want help with benefits bring your DSHS Client ID, your Social Security Number, and your income information.

If you need emergency food, go directly to a DSHS office between 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. Plan to wait for 20-45 minutes. Most people are able to get food benefits that day. Find a DSHS office near you.

Here is a list of what DSHS can help you with if you go in to an office. 

• Apply for benefits such as Basic Food, Child Care, Cash, TANF, SSI, Disability Medicaid
• Submit documents requested by your caseworker
• Have an in-person interview or benefits review
• Report changes for any of your benefits
• Meet with a WorkFirst or Social Services case manager
• Access public computers

Call the DSHS Customer Service Center

1-877-501-2233. The service contact center is open Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Have your DSHS Client ID, social security number, gross monthly income ready. 

Here’s a list of what DSHS can help you with if you call:

• Get information and report changes about any of your benefits
• Report changes to your account
• Apply for child care
• Complete an interview for Basic Food and other benefits
• Complete a mid-certification review for cash or food
• Access the automated Answer Phone system 24 hours a day

If You Are Already Enrolled and Need Information

If you are already enrolled, call the 24-hour Answer Phone at 1-877-980-9220. Have your Client ID and the last four digits of your social security number ready.

The automated Answer Phone can give you the following information about your case:

• Obtain status of your case
• Obtain payment information
• Get the phone number of your caseworker or be transferred to them
• Obtain information regarding your child care benefits
• Choose and change your PIN
• Check voice messages left by your caseworker

How to Get a Replacement EBT Card

Did you lose your EBT Card, or need to report a stolen EBT card? Call Fidelity Information Services (FIS) at 1-888-328-9271. A replacement card will be mailed to you within 5-10 business days. You can also check your EBT account by going to the Fidelity Information Services EBT Account website.

Fidelity Information Services can help you with:

• Request a replacement EBT card
• Review your transaction history
• Check your balance
• Change your pin
• Talk to a customer service representative