Nearly one out of every four Washington residents turns to the Economic Services Administration (ESA) in the Department of Social and Health Services for assistance with cash, food assistance, child support, disability determination, transition to employment, and other services.

PWA is a state-funded program that provides women who are low-income and pregnant and who are not eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or State Family Assistance with cash assistance and a referral to the HEN (Housing and Essential Needs) program for 24 consecutive months from the date the department determines PWA eligibility. This program provides a maximum monthly

They provide support in finding affordable childcare, adoption resources, and foster family information.

The Western Washington University Associated Students Child Development Center (CDC) participates in the State’s Early Achiever’s Quality Rating and Improvement program. They provide high quality care and education for children of student parents and working professionals of WWU. Tuition for student families is based on income and is subsidized by the Associated Students.

HopeSource moves people to self-sufficiency by providing access to education, employment, economic development, and vital services.

HopeSource moves people to self-sufficiency by providing access to education, employment, economic development, and vital services.

HopeSource moves people to self-sufficiency by providing access to education, employment, economic development, and vital services.

HopeSource moves people to self-sufficiency by providing access to education, employment, economic development, and vital services.

The Tri-Parish Food Bank is a cooperative effort of St. Charles Catholic Church in Burlington, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Conner, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mount Vernon. Each week many volunteers ensure that nutritious food is available to anyone who needs it. Additional partners are Skagit Community Action Agency, Northwest Harvest, and Food Lifeline.

The Johnston Housing Authority oversees both public housing and voucher programs by connecting those who quality with affordable housing.