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WSCAP Newsletter June 19, 2025
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Juneteenth, a day for celebration, honoring, and reflection
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Juneteenth marks the true end of slavery in the U.S., when freedom finally reached all enslaved people in 1865. We honor it to reflect on Black resilience, celebrate progress, and recommit
to justice and equality for all. It's a day of remembrance, liberation, and hope. Click HERE <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=6d9b5f170c&e=b80de0
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Celebrating Byrd Barr Place’s All-Black Board Of Directors: A Legacy Of Commitment And Impact
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in the Black community, especially with the leadership of our all-Black Board of Directors. As we reflect on our journey, we want to celebrate and highlight the diverse, visionary leaders
who dedicate their time and expertise to advancing the mission of Byrd Barr Place. Their unwavering commitment drives the critical work we do to foster economic mobility, housing security,
and social justice for communities of color in Seattle and beyond.
Leading with Passion and Purpose
At the helm of our board is Tamara Howie, our board president, an attorney at King County Superior Court and a dedicated advocate for equity and justice. A Central District native, Tamara
has a deep personal connection to the community and was once a recipient of Byrd Barr Place’s services. Her commitment to giving back, both personally and professionally, is a driving
force behind our mission. Her focus is on fostering inclusive opportunities and advocating for underrepresented communities, and she proudly supports Byrd Barr Place’s goal of advancing
economic mobility.
Joining Tamara in leadership is Heyward Watson, our board vice president, whose 30+ years of executive leadership in nonprofit and for-profit sectors have earned him a reputation as
a transformational leader. He has successfully worked to overcome obstacles and build consensus, helping lead Byrd Barr Place toward positive change.
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Washington state advocates urge action amid looming SNAP cuts
Advocates in Washington state warn Trump's spending cuts will worsen the food crisis.
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Advocates for food access in Washington state are sounding the alarm over President Trump’s proposed spending bill.
They say budget cuts will add to an already growing food crisis.
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of foods they need at no cost.
“We are seeing unprecedented needs across the community experiencing poverty," said Hopelink CEO Meghan Altimore.
As of June, nearly 24,000 people are enrolled in Hopelink’s food assistance program. Last month they had almost 10,000 visits across the network.
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which includes cuts to the largest anti-hunger program, SNAP.
"If these budget cuts go through people will be harmed, and our community will be less healthy," Altimore said.
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change before the Senate votes.
Kristen York, CEO of Multi-Service Center, said they serve approximately 1,500 households per week. With the cuts they have already seen, they will soon go down to one food bank instead
of two.
"With this particular fed admin bill proposal we will see even further cuts to the work we do and the services we offer," York said.
Both Hopelink and Multi-Service Center leaders are working to bring awareness to this issue hoping the cuts won’t be felt so deep.
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The Way Station – Now Open
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The Way Station Medical Respite is open! We're honored to be able to provide a safe place for folks who are homeless to heal after hospital stays (and get connected with crucial resources).
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nd Peace Health St. Joseph <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=bc4f3d1b68&e=b80de0d97c> is a place for people experiencing homelessness
to heal once they have been medically cleared from the hospital, but are not well enough to successfully discharge back into the community. Temporary stays allow people to heal, connect
to medical providers, create healthy new habits, and connect/reconnect to a variety of community resources.
The doors are officially open and accepting referrals directly from St. Joseph Medical Center.
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Celebrating 60 Years of Rural Resources
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to help sustain our work for another 60 years. This funding directly supports vital programs that provide food, safety, support, and opportunity for those in need. Together, we can
continue to build a future where community is at the heart of everything we do. Join us in ensuring that the next 60 years are just as transformative as the last.
“Over the decades, Rural Resources has grown its service areas and programs to address the need for services. Today, our divisions are:
* Early Childhood Education – classroom slots, education, and daycare for children of low-income families
* Employment & Training — occupational skills training, on-the-job training, paid work experience, WorkSource (partnership with WA’s Employment Security Department)
* Community-Based Teams—programs for people with chronic health conditions, mental health and/or substance use disorder, and other barriers to stability
* Nutrition Services—17 food pantries throughout Tri-County area, Mobile Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels member, senior nutrition resources, creating resilient food systems
* Housing & Energy Assistance—rental assistance, 78 affordable housing units, emergency housing, shelter space, weatherization & home repairs, energy assistance
* Senior & Independent Living Services (SAILS)—senior legal assistance, state insurance benefit assistance, caregiver support, tailored support for older adults, supported living units
for people with disabilities
* Transportation—commuter busses, shuttles for shopping/appointments, Dial-a-ride for people not able to drive
* Victim Services & Children’s Advocacy Center: support victims of domestic violence, child sexual abuse, and other crimes
Our service area has grown, and we now offer programs across 13 counties. Each year we serve roughly 14,000 people living in rural Eastern Washington. Chances are high that you know—or
you are—someone who has received services from Rural Resources. Our services provide an essential safety net for people who might not otherwise have one.
In our region, where accessibility and availability of services is already limited, providing local services administered by community members is a lifeline to our vulnerable neighbors.
And Rural Resources’ one-stop-shop model ensures that people can access the programs they need in one place and address the root problems of their challenges.
As uncertainty around federal funding continues to grow, we know the need for local support has never been more critical. These uncertain times show us a strong local community—neighbors
helping neighbors—is essential to create lasting resilience. It’s our hope that the communities that we serve will step up and help us sustain the work that helps our neighbors thrive,
especially when the stakes are high.
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Neighborhood House’s 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 is open to families with children from 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟱 in Central & South Seattle, West Seattle,
Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila, and Des Moines!
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We’re still serving — just changing how we do things.”
SNAP Financial Access is adjusting to ensure we remain responsive, responsible, and rooted in our mission to serve Spokane County. What’s staying the same?
• Help for homeowners facing foreclosure
• Loans for small businesses
• A commitment to dignity and access
New location starting July 1: 3102 W. Whistalks Way, Spokane
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New BEAD guidance could significantly affect tribes
NTIA released revised BEAD guidance last week
The Washington State Broadband Office (WSBO) is sending this notice to inform your tribe of significant changes to the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. <https://wapartnership.u
s4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=276a7eeaa3&e=b80de0d97c> On June 6, 2025, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released
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to the program that may dramatically impact tribal nations, including a newly required Benefit of the Bargain funding round.
WSBO is working with NTIA to ensure tribal sovereignty is respected under these new rules. A tribal resolution remains required for any non-tribal government applying for a project within
the boundaries of a tribal reservation.
We encourage all tribal nations to consider applying or partnering with an internet service provider to apply in the Benefit of the Bargain funding round.
It is no longer an option for tribes to negotiate their BEAD participation. The new Policy Notice limits the timeframe for WSBO to complete BEAD awards, so that the formal negotiation
phase outlined in our Initial Proposal is no longer valid.
We will have more information to share with you at our next WSBO Office Hours at 3:30 p.m. June 18. Register to attend the WSBO Office Hours on Zoom. <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/
click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=aeac6d0ba6&e=b80de0d97c> The event will be recorded and posted on our Internet for All page <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda
818ebd4ce40eb&id=ae0ea48437&e=b80de0d97c> under the BEAD webinar section for everyone to access after the meeting.
Respectfully,
Aaron Wheeler
WSBO Director
Extreme Heat Warning Descends On Several States Including Spokane, Washington As Officials Warn What Not To Do
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on the United States this week. Some places are set to break record temperatures. So this summer is going to be a scorcher.
This week, a heat dome is settling over several states. As a result, the National Weather Service (NWS) is warning about extreme heat. In Spokane, Washington, weather may reach up into
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potentially making those temperatures rise even higher.
“Meanwhile, according to the Spokane Review <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=acf3cee5bbda818ebd4ce40eb&id=2630b8feda&e=b80de0d97c> , the city is considering lowering
its criteria for homeless shelters. "This is a much better measure and indicator of inclement weather than a simple temperature activation measure," Councilman Zack Zappone said in
May when the proposal was announced.
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measures like fans to people.
"I can tell you right now for my referral list for any cooling at all, we have about 75 folks waiting to just hear back from us to start that process, and then we have another probably
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0de0d97c> Carmen Groom, the energy manager with SNAP”
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Heatwave Havoc 2025
You're invited to Heatwave Havoc 2025, a one-day tabletop exercise focused on strengthening Pierce County’s coordination and readiness for extreme heat events. As our region faces increasing
risks from high temperatures, this event offers a timely opportunity to plan, collaborate, and respond through real-world scenarios.
Event Details:
* Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
* Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
* Location: Chambers Creek Regional Park – Environmental Services Building, 9850 64th St. W, University Place, WA 98467
* Who should attend: Professionals in public health, emergency management, healthcare, utilities, social services, and community-based organizations.
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Welcome to the Washington Smoke blog, a partnership between state, county, and federal agencies, and Tribes. We coordinate to collectively share information for Washington communities
affected by wildfire smoke.
Smoke Outlooks
Smoke outlooks are issued in collections where smoke from wildland fires may be of concern and Air Resource Advisors have been deployed. Outlooks are issued under the authority and auspices
of the organization or incident requesting the Air Resource Advisor. This page collects all current outlooks issued over the past two days.
Forecasting
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This smoke forecast tool provides a 5-day prediction of the amount of smoke during wildfire season that can be expected in each area. Forecasts can be used to plan outdoor activities,
and reduce exposure to air pollution. There may be areas within each zone that experience higher or lower smoke concentrations throughout the day due to various reasons.
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Health Impacts
Exposure to wildfire smoke can cause health problems that range from minor to severe. Some symptoms include:
* Eye, nose, and throat irritation (burning eyes and runny nose)
* Fatigue
* Headache and coughing
* Wheezing and shortness of breath
* Aggravation of existing conditions, particularly heart and lung diseases
* Watch for symptoms like asthma attacks, chest pain, or irregular heartbeat
* Mental health concerns and psychological stress
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FY 2026 All Parties Letter
Open Letter to Senate and House Committees on Appropriations
In support of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Dear Appropriators:
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a critical, life-saving program that serves eligible households in all 50 states plus U.S. territories and tribes, including
those persons most susceptible to illness or death resulting from unsafe indoor air temperatures.
The National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC), along with our dedicated partners signing this letter, strongly urge Congress to provide adequate funding for LIHEAP
in Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 in order to protect access to energy and fuel for families struggling with kitchen table budgets that are increasingly difficult to balance.
Energy is essential to provide basic needs like heating and cooling, hot water, and refrigeration. For more than 40 years, LIHEAP has reliably and effectively stabilized families and
provided benefits that relieve the energy burden for those most vulnerable. LIHEAP also keeps electricity flowing to life-saving equipment for those with chronic health conditions.
LIHEAP prevents disconnection of service, contributes to housing stability, and protects health and safety. Most states also use a portion of the LIHEAP funds to provide home weatherization
energy efficiency measures, delivering lower utility bills and making critical repairs to heating and cooling equipment.
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and most of those seniors survive on their Social Security benefits or other fixed incomes that do not increase proportionately to the increases in costs of heating and cooling. No
one should be forced to choose between food and electricity, or medicine and utilities.
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Person-centered engagement focuses on building strong, trusting relationships that honor the dignity and autonomy of people experiencing homelessness. This approach supports individuals
in reclaiming their sense of agency and personal power. Person-centered engagement is a core practice within Housing-Focused Street Outreach, ensuring that outreach efforts are compassionate,
respectful, and effective. In this webinar, hear from communities that have successfully implemented person-centered strategies and learn how they foster meaningful connections and
promote positive housing outcomes.
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Putting Scenario Planning to Work for Weatherization
July 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Scenario planning helps organizations prepare for a range of possible futures—best-case to worst-case—by focusing on high-impact, high-probability risks. With ongoing policy shifts,
funding uncertainty, and unpredictable weather, this structured approach supports better decision-making and builds resilience in times of uncertainty. NCAP’s Scenario Planning Toolkit
offers templates and guidance to assess financial, operational, and community impacts, and helps teams develop decision filters to guide responses. This session will provide a brief
overview of scenario planning, highlight key resources and approaches from the Toolkit, and use peer discussion to explore how Weatherization program managers can apply scenario planning
in their departments and in their organizations.
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Food for all summer concert
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Join us for an evening of wine, food & music!
Come join us for a night of delicious Levant cuisine and live jazz performance at AniChe Cellars and Support Washington Gorge Action Program' <https://wapartnership.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=
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in need in OUR community.
Let's come together for a night of great food, music, and giving back!Event includes a 5 course meal of Levantine food celebrating Lebanese, Palestinian, and Syrian dishes paired with
local AniChe wine.
Special live performance from Portland's own the Quadraphonnes. An all lady, all powerhouse team of professional saxophonists, playing in the Portland, National and Global jazz scene
since 2005!
Support the food bank by coming together in community for a fantastic evening of food, wine, music, paddle raise and raffle!
When: Thursday, July 24th
21+ Event
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What tenants and landlords should know about WA’s new rent cap law
New buildings, housing owned by nonprofits and some low-income housing are all exempt under the law, which limits annual hikes at 7% plus inflation.
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Washington’s cap on yearly rent increases is just over a month old, but implementing the law is already sowing confusion for both tenants and landlords.
The law caps increases at 7% of a person’s rent plus inflation – no more than 10% total. The Department of Commerce calculates the cap amount each June. The law passed the Legislature
in April and went into effect immediately with Gov. Bob Ferguson’s signoff last month.
But as the law has taken effect, a delay in determining the statewide cap amount and the half-dozen exemptions included in the law have led to frustration and confusion.
‘“My biggest concern is making sure that the law is clear to tenants,” said Michele Thomas, director of policy and advocacy at the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance. “Landlords
knowing what their legal obligations are is going to be really important as well so that they don't unintentionally issue illegal rent increases or claim exemptions that do not apply
to them.”’
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who need legal assistance. It includes information about who qualifies under the cap, what to do if a tenant thinks they’ve received an illegal rent increase and the responsibilities
of landlords to notify tenants of a rent increase ahead of time.”
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Seattle’s affordable housing industry is in crisis. City faces tough choices
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Late last year, one of Seattle’s most vaunted affordable housing providers put six buildings up for sale.
A few months later, another nonprofit listed four of its eight.
Then, another developer gave up its stake in all three of its affordable properties in Seattle.
While one-off sales happen from time to time, 13 buildings with more than 1,100 units where low-income people live is an unusual amount and a symptom of something bigger: The affordable
housing sector is at a breaking point.
The number of subsidized properties losing money has surged since before the pandemic as rapidly rising operating costs collide with lagging rent payments. In an industry that has scraped
by for decades on razor-thin margins, the math no longer adds up.
Some low-income tenants are at risk of losing their housing through sales or loosened eviction rules, as providers search for financial remedies.
All three organizations that sold or transferred buildings, along with 20 others, had asked Seattle for money to prop up their troubled properties in 2024. The city had given them at
least part of what they asked for, but it wasn’t enough to stop the sales. Now, Seattle’s politicians are weighing where their remaining dollars are better spent: building new homes
or propping up those that already exist.
“We have a shaky and unstable affordable housing sector that, without bold action, could fail,” city staff wrote in a mayoral briefing at the end of 2024.
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New Bellingham home-sharing program matches renters to owners with extra space
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Whatcom County, is one effort by the city to creatively and inexpensively address low vacancy rates and high rental prices.
The population is aging: By 2050, people in Washington who are 65 and older are projected to be more than 23%, according to state and federal data. Meanwhile, young people like college
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d97c> that included Western Washington University and Northwest Indian College found that one in three Washington students experienced housing insecurity and one in 10 experienced homelessness.
Many homeowners in the city and Whatcom County have space to spare, even as they struggle to remain stably housed. While it’s not possible to determine exactly how many unused bedrooms
are in Bellingham, the number is estimated to be anywhere from 4,000 to 10,000, based on information from the 2023 American Community Survey.
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The President’s FY2026 Budget Proposal: Potential Impacts on Efforts to Prevent
and End Homelessness
Each year, the President releases a budget proposal for the following fiscal year. These budget proposals, which outline suggested funding for discretionary programs, reflect the values
and priorities of the administration in office. Based on the FY2026 budget proposal released by the White House in May 2025, it is clear that the Trump Administration seeks to abdicate
the federal government’s responsibility for ensuring a strong social safety net. This budget will not ensure that the most vulnerable Americans have access to the most basic things
for survival, including housing. However, Congress — not the President — is responsible for deciding how federal funding is appropriated. Congress has the power to ensure that communities
have the funding they need to address the growing homelessness and affordable housing crisis.
The proposed policy changes, funding cuts, and total elimination of critical programs for low-income and vulnerable Americans, if enacted, would only worsen homelessness and exacerbate
already-overwhelmed homelessness response systems. These actions would worsen existing disparities for some groups more impacted by homelessness, including older adults, people with
disabilities, LGBTQ+ youth, people living in rural communities, and specific racial and ethnic groups.
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Could this city be the model for how to tackle the housing crisis and climate change?
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with lots of windows and a sleek wood facade. For the past six years, Sebastian Schublach has lived here with his family in a light-filled four-bedroom apartment on the fourth floor.
Up on the roof, where Schublach can relax in the communal library with a view of the city and park, there are solar panels to reduce climate pollution. There's a rooftop garden full
of rosemary — the greenery helps keep the building cool in summer. Thick, insulated walls reduce the need for heating and cooling — Schublach's apartment doesn't even need an air conditioner.
"It's not cold in winter times. It's not hot in summer times," Schublach says. "It's very comfortable."
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they're widespread. Schublach's apartment is what the Viennese call "social housing" — housing that's built or supported by the government. Now this social housing is a key driver of
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social housing rents are about $700 for a large one-bedroom apartment, says Gerald Kössl, researcher at the Austrian Federation of Limited-Profit Housing Associations. Schublach pays
more for his four-bedroom — with utilities, it's around $1,700 per month. "Which is not 'cheap, cheap,' but it's definitely affordable," he says.
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Native Americans face double the average medical debt, report finds — often for bills that aren’t their responsibility
Federal analysis reinforces InvestigateWest reporting on problems facing members of Colville tribe
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Native Americans are twice as likely as others to have overdue medical bills in collection, and major problems within the Indian Health Service are a key reason, a new federal report
shows.
The December report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that 8% of Native American people living in Census tracts with a majority Native American population had medical
debt in collections from 2021 to 2023, compared to a national average of 4%. The figure is higher in Census tracts without an IHS facility, at 11.5%. The bureau found that Native Americans
had an average of $4,000 in medical debt, 33% above the national average.
In many cases, the report found, the problems stem from major issues within an IHS program that refers patients to outside providers for medical care and then often doesn’t pay the bill
— leaving patients on the hook for debts that should not be their responsibility.
“The pervasive challenges in the Purchased/Referred Care program — administrative delays, billing errors, and rationed budgets — not only burden Native consumers with debt they should
not owe but also deepen health disparities and erode trust in the system designed to serve them,” the report said.
There are proposals at the federal level to erase medical debt from credit reports, including proposed legislation and a Biden administration plan, but with a new president and congressional
majorities, the status of those potential changes is uncertain.
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, a Washington Democrat who has two bills before Congress that aim to address issues with the IHS’ billing processes and the disproportionate medical debt held by
Native Americans, says the high rate of debt for Native Americans is “particularly egregious” since they are guaranteed coverage by the IHS.
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Free or low-cost child care!
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The Fair Start for Kids Act makes high-quality early learning, including child care, preschool, and programs for infants and toddlers, more affordable and accessible for families and
more sustainable for providers.
Find out more about the Fair Start for Kids Act below.
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WSCAP E-LEARN ACADEMY
On Demand Learning Library for Continuous Improvement
with courses such as:
* CAP Infinity Basic 2.0
* CAP Infinity 2.0 Intermediate: Continuous Improvement Course
* CAP Infinity for Boards 2.0 – Basic
* CAP Infinity for Boards 2.0 – Intermediate
* Governance Webinar Series
* HIPAA Trainer
* Human Resources Webinar Series
* Inclusive and Equitable Hiring and Management Practices
* Management Webinar Series
* Home Visitor Safety in Community Action
* Civil Rights Training
* Customer Service with a DEI Lens
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Washington state unveils MyWABenefits: A streamlined platform for viewing your benefits
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designed to offer people easy, secure access to the status of their health and human services benefits like food and cash assistance as well as Apple Health Classic Medicaid. This new
website provides millions of Washingtonians with a convenient way to manage their benefits from any device that is connected to the internet.
MyWABenefits allows people who receive benefits and their authorized representatives to:
* Check their benefit status anytime, including food assistance, cash assistance and Apple Health Classic Medicaid.
* Access their account information 24/7 via smartphones, tablets and computers.
* Receive important updates and notifications about their benefits, reducing the need for in-person visits to busy offices or calls for assistance.
* Access the website in English, Spanish or Russian.
Focusing on convenience and accessibility
The launch of MyWABenefits reflects the HHS Coalition’s commitment to enhancing accessibility and ease of use of public assistance programs for everyone who lives in Washington. By providing
customers with access to their own benefit information, anytime and from any location, Washingtonians will have another option for managing their benefits in addition to visiting a
local office or making a phone call. MyWABenefits offers additional flexibility for people with busy schedules, transportation challenges or mobility limitations.
“You wouldn’t have to go into the office for every little thing,” said one client who participated in testing.
“It’s a quick and convenient, all-in-one place that you could go to, to find out what’s going on with your benefits,” added another client.
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Join us in-person on Saturday, October 11, 2025 for our annual Building the Beloved Community Gala and take part in an exciting event that raises funds for 43 programs and services that
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