All Basic Needs Direct Support

On April 17, 2020, DSHS’s Community Services Division will begin administering the Disaster Cash Assistance Program (DCAP) in response to the COVID-19 emergency. The Governor’s declaration of a statewide emergency enables DSHS to offer the DCAP program to people who are not eligible for other cash programs. The assistance is available to all Washington families and people without children who Read more...

This is a list that was developed by King County to support individuals and families with community support and school resources. Follow the link to find a spreadsheet listing multiple organizations with various supports offered. Some examples include online 12 step programs, low cost internet options, online/homeschooling resources, utilities deferment, healthcare navigation and more! Read more...

This is a collection of information relevant to our field and our state during the COVID-19 pandemic. SOWA’s COVID-19 Page has up-to-date information on how they are navigating this pandemic in partnership with the youth development field. To submit resources for this guide, please join the Expanded Learning Opportunities Response Slack channel. Updates are made on a weekly basis, and Read more...

This page includes important information and resources for youth program and childcare providers during the COVID-19 crisis. This page provides many rapid response funding opportunities. Questions? Please contact [email protected] or visit the website. Read more...

Follow this link for a spreadsheet listing out the foodbanks that are still open in the area. The spreadsheet includes addresses, hours of operation, and accessibility info. Read more...

This page contains information about food access programs and services to help support King County residents during this difficult time. This page includes sections reagarding food resources such as food delivery, food pick-up, older adults and people with disabilities, pregnant people, etc. Read more...

In the midst of Community Center closures and social distancing, we know that finding a sense of community and staying active can be difficult. In an attempt to mitigate these feelings of isolation, please check the Seattle Lifelong Recreation Facebook page for daily links to virtual field trips, fitness videos, and information on how to stay active, safe, and healthy! Read more...

To help the public locate food resources available during this COVID-19 public health emergency, an interactive map has been developed by the City of Seattle’s Human Services Department. This map shows the locations of Food Banks, Meals, and Student To-Go Meals, and can be filtered by status with options to reflect those open, those with limited operations, and those whose Read more...

Solid Ground includes some sections regarding City of Seattle Utility Discout Program; Eviction & Late Fee Moratorims (Federal & WA State); get help with Rent. If you’re a King County resident who has been impacted financially by COVID-19 and are behind on your rent, you may qualify for assistance. Follow this link to see how to apply. Read more...

One America have compiled a list of resources in Washington State (some in multiple languages) to ensure everyone in our communities are able to receive the care and necessities they need. They categories are the following: general COVID-19 Information, Federal Resources, County Resources, City Resources, Education Resources, Housing Resources, Unemployment Resources, Resources for Undocumented folks, Resources for Muslim Communities, Mutual Read more...

New Washington state legislation means Paid Family & Medical Leave is available when you need time off to care for yourself or a family member. There are three main types of paid leave available: Medical Leave, Family Leave, and Military Leave. Each one is related to a different type of “qualifying event” – the thing that happens to you or Read more...

Solid Ground provides Spanish Language Resources for general COVID-19 resources. It also refer many resources regarding unemployment during COVID-10 crisis in Spanish, Read more...