Community Resources
Last Revision: April 1st, 2024
- Working Connections Child Care
Child care subsidy for working parents and parents on TANF (cash assistance through DSHS) - Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families
Adoption, foster parent, kindship caregiver, protective services, early learning childcare, child development support - Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy
King County childcare subsidy
- ChildCare Aware of Washington
Non-profit, high quality child care and learning programs - ChildCare Aware for Military Families
Wrap around services for families who serve in any U.S. military branch
- The Recovery Village
Alcohol addiction and abuse support - Asian Counseling and Referral Services
Mental health services, citizenship services, employment and training, Emergency feeding - Consejo Counseling and Referral Service
Behavioral health, Housing programs, Youth, DV services, Chemical dependency - Narcotics
Local narcotics anonymous meetings and provides resources for various types of treatment including inpatient, outpatient. and support groups - Rehab
Provides info on different types of therapy/recovery options, warning signs, how to talk to a family member, definitions of different types of treatment and a local treatment center directory
- LightHouse Northwest
Breaking the cycle of domestic abuse and dating violence. Resources, services, and support. - Cordisco & Saile Law Firm
Navigating Child Sexual Abuse: A Resource for Survivors and Their Loved Ones - The Recovery Village
Domestic violence and addiction support service - The Recovery Village
Information about Survivors and support for those struggling with DV - Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Service
Services to Deaf and Deaf-Blind victims/survivors of sexual assault, and domestic violence - DAWN: Domestic Abuse Women’s Network
Provides services to survivors of domestic abuse and violence in Seattle and South King County - LifeWire Domestic Violence Program
Domestic violence resources - Feminist Majority Foundation
Domestic Violence Hotlines and Resources - Harborview Sexual Assault Center
Sexual assault resources - King County Department of Community and Human Services
Abuse reporting, Batterer resources, Domestic violence, Treatment resources, Protection order advocacy - King County Sexual Assault Resource Center
Sexual assault resources - New Beginnings
Culturally-specific domestic violence resources - Northwest Network
DV resources for bisexual, transgender, lesbian, and gay survivors of abuse through education, organizational and advocacy - Sexual Assault Center of Pierce County
Sexual assault resources
- Urban League – Seattle
Advocacy & civic engagement, education, housing, public health and workforce development. - Cares of Washington
Wrap around support services for employment, apprenticeship, and housing. - Dress For Success
Professional suiting and attire - CareerOneStop
Career and educational exploration - Pierce County Careers Connection
Student readiness for College, Links career planning and academic achievement, Connects educational system with business - WorkSource
Resume building, mock-interviews, resources for job seekers - Washington State Unemployment Resources
Claim unemployment insurance benefits
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
FAFSA helps students and their families pay for college. It is designed specifically for students who have not earned their first bachelor’s degree - American Association of University Women
Funds pioneering research for women and education, community action projects, fellowships and grants - FinAid
Smart student guide to Financial Aid, student loans, and scholarships - The National Scholarship
Funding opportunity for DACA, Real Hope, first-generation college students, and low-income
- Sorenson
Free interpretation video service options to improve conversations for medically considered blind or hearing impaired. - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Resources and information for students with disabilities
- VisionHouse
Provides safe, warm housing, food, professional care and more for a family experiencing homelessness. - 211-Community Resources
Housing, transportation, medical, food, etc - Crisis Clinic
Homeless and Housing, Caregiver Services, Emotional Crisis and Trauma, Suicide Prevention and Education - King County Housing Authority
Housing and rental assistance - Renton Housing Authority
Affordable housing and rental assistance - Seattle Housing Authority
Affordable housing and rental assistance - VISION House
Transitional housing and support services - YWCA
Housing and shelter resources
- The Recovery Village
Parent guide on how to support teens cope with mental health issues - Parent Trust
Parenting classes and support groups - PAVE (Parent’s Are Vital in Education)
Parent training, newsletters, publications, resources, etc
- Soroptimist Live Your Dream
Educational awards for women. Recipients may use the cash award to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education, such as books, childcare, tuition and transportation. - College Consensus
Comprehensive Guide to College for Undocumented and DACA Students - GATES Millennium Scholars
Scholarships for minority students with significant financial need - Soroptimist Scholarships
Unique education award for women who provide the primary financial support for their families - Washington Women in Need (WWIN)
Renewable scholarships, a supportive community, and career coaching so each woman can realize her goals - Alene Moris National Education for Women’s Leadership U.W. Women’s Center
Transformational education programs, leadership development, and advocacy for girls and women
- Excess Telecom
No credit check, no contract! Apply now through the government Affordable Connectivity Program! - Assurance Wireless
Assurance Wireless offers a FREE cell phone and FREE cell phone service, including free Unlimited Monthly Data, Text and Minutes, to qualified customers.
- King County Metro – Mobility Services
Vanpool Services; monthly fare covers everything: the van, gas, tolls, insurance, maintenance and roadside assistance.