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Social Security Survivors Benefits

Benefits paid to widows, widowers, and dependents of eligible workers. This benefit is particularly important for young families with children. You and your family could be eligible for benefits based on the earnings of a worker who died. The deceased person must have worked long enough to qualify for benefits.

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Money
Government Benefits
Single Parent Families

Paid Family & Medical Leave - Washington Employment Security Department

Washington state benefit for workers. Paid time off for those faced with health conditions that prevent working, or when time off is needed to care for a family member, bond with a new child, or spend time with a family member preparing for overseas military service.

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Financial Assistance
Government Benefits

Social Services Department - Nooksack Indian Tribe

Provides various programs that create stronger well-being for all Tribal members.

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Community Support Services
Government Benefits

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - Bellingham Community Services Office (DSHS)

Provides temporary cash assistance for families in need. Some families participate in the WorkFirst Program which helps participants find and keep jobs. Persons who are eligible may also qualify for Diversion Cash Assistance, which can help with living expenses when a family needs short term assistance and meets program requirements.

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Families
Financial Assistance
Parents
Money
Government Benefits
Help Pay for Housing
Help Pay for Utilities

Refugee Cash Assistance - Bellingham Community Services Office (DSHS)

Helps eligible refugees and other humanitarian immigrants by providing cash assistance for up to eight months from their arrival date in the United States (or from the date of their immigration status for asylees or victims of trafficking). RCA is for eligible people who do not have minor children.

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Financial Assistance
Refugees
Government Benefits
Money
Human Trafficking Survivors

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Social Security Office

Provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below specific financial limits. SSI payments are also made to people age 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial qualifications.

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Government Benefits
Disability Benefits
All Disabilities
Low-Income
Money

Whatcom County Veterans Program - Whatcom County Health and Community Services

A point of entry to local, state and federal benefits and services for veterans. Services include burial assistance, compensation and pension assistance, employment assistance, health services, housing assistance, legal assistance, social service programs, temporary financial assistance, and transportation.

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Government Benefits
Housing
Active Duty
Navigating the System
National Guard
Transportation
Help Find Healthcare
Veterans
Burial & Funeral Help
Financial Assistance
Help Find Work
Advocacy & Legal Aid

Aged, Blind, or Disabled Program - Bellingham Community Services Office (DSHS)

Health care coverage and Cash Assistance Program for individuals who are age 65 and over, blind or disabled who meet income and resource requirements. Cash assistance and a referral to the Housing and Essential Needs program available to eligible individuals who are determined likely to meet Supplemental Security Income disability criteria based on an impairment(s) expected to last at least 12 consecutive months. This program provides maximum monthly cash grant of $450 for a single individual or $570 for a married couple.

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All Disabilities
Disability Benefits
Government Benefits

ebtEdge - FIS Government Solutions

DSHS-approved mobile app to manage your EBT card and account.

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Government Food Benefits
Government Benefits
Help Pay for Food

Unemployment Benefits - Washington Employment Security Department

Temporary income for people who have lost their job. Amount varies by previous income, requires weekly claims and ongoing job searching.

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Unemployment Benefits
Government Benefits
Financial Assistance

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

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.

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

Pregnant Woman Assistance Program - Bellingham Community Services Office (DSHS)

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 program.

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Money
Pregnant
Government Benefits
Financial Assistance

Social Security Retirement Benefits - Social Security Office

A monthly check that replaces part of your income when you reduce your hours or stop working altogether. It may not replace all your income so it's best to identify other ways to pay for your monthly expenses as you age.

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Money
Seniors (55+ years old)
Retirement Benefits
Government Benefits
Retirement

Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) - Bellingham Community Services Office (DSHS)

Provides access to essential needs items and potential rental assistance for low-income individuals who are unable to work for at least 90 days due to a physical and/or mental incapacity.

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Money
Disability Benefits
Help Pay for Housing
Government Benefits

Whatcom County Veterans Program - Bellingham Vet Center

A point of entry to local, state and federal benefits and services for veterans. Services include burial assistance, compensation and pension assistance, employment assistance, health services, housing assistance, legal assistance, social service programs, temporary financial assistance, and transportation.

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Transportation
Help Find Healthcare
Housing
National Guard
Burial & Funeral Help
Government Benefits
Financial Assistance
Veterans
Help Find Work
Active Duty
Navigating the System
Advocacy & Legal Aid

Working Families Tax Credit - Department of Revenue

Individuals and families living in Washington may receive up to $1,290 back if they meet certain eligibility requirements. Check eligibility online or call for more information.

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Tax Preparation
Government Benefits
Families With Children
Families

Social Security Disability Insurance - Social Security Office

Provides assistance to people who meet requirements for disability. SSDI pays benefits to you and certain family members if you are “insured.” This means that you worked long enough – and recently enough - and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings.

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Money
All Disabilities
Government Benefits
Disability Benefits

Stolen Benefits Reimbursement - DSHS Home and Community Services Office

State benefits stolen by electronic fraud from EBT cards after July 1, 2024, can be replaced by the state. Contact your agency caseworker to submit your replacement request.

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Government Benefits
Benefit Recipients
Government Food Benefits

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