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Social service professionals are presented with daily challenges in their work with families. Navigating the system can be difficult and time consuming even for professionals. We can help you find programs and resources to connect your clients with food, health insurance, health resources, health education materials and more.

What’s New for Professionals

Stay informed to advocate for your clients. Learn when program income guidelines change, new legislation is passed, new resources become available and more.

Order Materials

Review and order FREE materials for your clients from WithinReach, Washington State Department of Health, Child Profile, and DSHS.

Income Guidelines for Programs

Review current eligibility guidelines and program descriptions to see if your clients may qualify for state sponsored Children’s Health Insurance – Medicaid & S-CHIP, WIC Nutrition Program, First Steps – Pregnancy Medicaid, Basic Health Insurance, Basic Food – Food Stamps, and Working Connections Child Care.

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Applications & Forms

Complete applications for your clients by typing in fillable PDF applications. Download applications in multiple languages and print forms for your clients including: Free and Reduced School Lunch enrollment, Head Start and ECEAP enrollment, authorization to assist DSHS clients, and more.

Food Resources

View the eligibility guidelines for Basic Food (Food Stamps), WIC and other food resources. Use the ParentHelp123.org Resource Finder to locate food banks and summer meals that serve your clients.

Locate Your Client’s WIC Clinic

Use the WIC Search Tool to find the closest WIC Clinic for your clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common service professional’s questions to our statewide Health and Food Hotlines. Topics include verifying income, addressing unique client living situations, checking the status of applications, using EBT cards and more.

Resources for Uninsured and Over-Income Clients

Find resources for clients that are not eligible for state sponsored programs; locate food banks, low cost medical clinics with sliding scale fees and learn about other resources.