These websites offer a world of information. Inclusion of any links is not an endorsement by Parent Trust for Washington Children. Content in this section is the property of the organization whose website it is posted on.
Access Washington
This site offers information and links to Washington State Government agencies and departments. http://www.access.wa.gov/
Department of Children Youth and Families
Entry point for services related to: child care/early learning, child development supports, child welfare system, foster and kinship care, adoption, at-risk and runaway youth, and child protective services.
https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services
Dept. of Health Children with Special Needs
The Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program is in the Healthy Starts and Transitions unit in the Office of Family and Community Health Improvement at the Department of Health. The program promotes an integrated system of services for infants, children and youth up to age 18 years who have or are at risk for chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional conditions and require health and related services of a type or amount beyond what is generally needed. https://doh.wa.gov/you-and-your-family/infants-and-children/health-and-safety/children-and-youth-special-health-care-needs
Department of Social and Health Resources
This webpage provides a quick and detailed view of DSHS, and is a user-friendly way to access information about their services. http://www.dshs.wa.gov/
Kinship Care Washington State
Over 35,000 people in Washington State are caring for a relative’s child. This section of the Dept. of Social and Health Services website can help you find information about services, programs and support. http://www.dshs.wa.gov/kinshipcare/index.shtml
Office of Children and Families Ombudsman
The Family and Children’s Ombudsman investigates complaints about agency actions or inaction that involve any child at risk of abuse, neglect, or other harm. http://www.governor.wa.gov/ofco/
Strengthening Families Washington
Strengthening Families Washington is a program within the Department of Children, Youth & Families whose main focus is helping families become stronger together through a variety of tactics, including: Home visiting, Community outreach and partnerships, Funding opportunities with local organizations. https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/services/child-development-supports/sfwa
Washington Apple Health for Kids
Apple Health for Kids is a Washington State initiative aimed at streamlining applications for children’s healthcare coverage.
http://www.hca.wa.gov/medicaid/Pages/index.aspx