As a parent, the burden of raising a child can sometimes seem overwhelming. There are many services offered to families in need by community organizations to help relieve some of that burden. For more information on these services, please visit the following sites:

The Department of Social and Health Services offers many programs to families in need. With information on medical, childcare, and unemployment help programs, as well as an eligibility calculator, the DSHS site provides essential information to those in need.
http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/ESA/TEC/

The WA State website offers information on public services offered such as low-income energy assistance, the WIC nutrition program, and financial assistance. For more information on these and other public service programs, please visit the website.
http://www.access.wa.gov/

Washington State Child Care Resource and Referral offers education, training and technical assistance to parents. Visit their site for information on childcare provider information, community resources, childcare subsidies and early childhood education.
http://www.childcarenet.org/