Additional Requirements for Emergent Needs - Bellingham Community Services Office (DSHS)

4101 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98226

Eligibility

Available only to families, individuals, and pregnant women receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or State Family Assistance (SFA) programs.

Hours

8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Interviews for benefits end at 2:00 PM.

(877) 501-2233

Voice

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/emergency-assistance-programs/emergency-assistance-programs-additional-requirements-emergent-needs-aren

Application process

Apply through TANF, SFA, or RCA case worker.

Service area

Whatcom County, WA

Description

Additional housing or utility cash benefit for individuals and families already in the TANF or SFA programs. Program intent is to keep people in housing, prevent utility disconnection, or get clients into housing.

What's Here

Government Benefits Help Pay for Housing Financial Assistance Help Pay for Utilities

Providing organization

Washington Department of Social and Health Services

Washington's department of social and health services.