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If you are having trouble with the state Department of Social and Human Services concerning receiving or keeping your benefits, the Family Assistance Program (Welfare Advocacy) can help.

Family Assistance provides information and referral, advice and direct legal representation to individuals who have had their state public assistance benefits (e.g., food stamps, Medicaid, ADATSA, TANF, GA-U) reduced, terminated or denied. The program advocates on behalf of clients with DSHS caseworkers, represents clients in administrative hearings and advises clients representing themselves. We also provide training covering state benefits to community service providers. There are two attorneys on staff, who are licensed in the state of Washington.

Client outreach is through food banks, shelters and other direct service programs. The intake process includes telephone screenings and in-person interviews, as needed.

If you are a low-income person and need assistance with a civil legal problem other than those described above, you may be able to receive help from the Washington State Bar Association's Access to Justice Network.

Another great source of information is the Northwest Justice Project, for questions about public benefits programs in Washington State and other legal services in King County.

We have also identified TWO web sites that provide Sources of Free Legal Information on Washington State Law. These are a GREAT resource for all kinds of things. Visit the Law for WA site and/or visit the Washington Law Help site. 

Phone:      206.694.6742 
Email:       evonnez@solid-ground.org
FAX:         206.694.6737
Address:   Family Assistance
                Solid Ground
                1501 North 45th Street 
                Seattle, WA 98103-6708