Provides locations and contact information for AER Sections in Washington. AER provides emergency financial assistance to soldiers, Veterans and their dependents when there is a valid need.

Serves individuals on the autism spectrum, their families and communities by providing information, support and advocacy. Works to improve the quality of and access to services and educational opportunities.

Provides support services to military Service Members and their families, including child care, hospital assistance, spouse support services, food services, computer training classes, health and wellness services, and holiday meals, among many others.

Provides information about the child care subsidy programs. Find out how to apply and search for a local child care network agency in Washington.

Information on programs funded through the National Family Caregiver Support Program, Aged/Disabled Medicaid waivers and state-funded programs that either have a caregiver-specific focus or include a family caregiving component in their services.

Provides background characteristics for Washington related to caregiving and aging as well as information on publicly-funded caregiver support programs.

Provides free temporary housing for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers in Washington.

Temporary housing for families while Service Members are recovering and receiving treatment and VAMC Puget Sound.

Find a variety of programs dedicated to wounded warriors and their families including therapeutic recovery services, emergency assistance, family and caregiver support and morale building activities.

Informs, educates, supports and assists soldiers and their families who are geographically or socially isolated from a military installation.

Provides emergency financial assistance to Active Duty and retired soldiers and their families when there is a valid need.

Provides a forum for all members of the Army and their families to voice concerns to Army leadership, make recommendations for change and improve the quality of life of military community members.

Provides child care for children six weeks through 12 years of age with activities to help with school readiness and social, emotional, mental and physical development.

Offers childcare in a home setting for children from four weeks to 12 years of age.

Provides care and recreational programs for school age children before and after school, as well as on weekdays when school is closed and during winter, spring and summer breaks.

A mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide medical, educational and community support services to families with special needs.

Provides programs, services, education, training and activities that support soldiers and families, enhance relationship skills and improve their quality of life. FAP also provides victim advocates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for those who are victims of domestic violence or who are victims of sexual assault. Call 253-966-SAFE or 253-966-7233.

Offers family, marriage and individual counseling to Active Duty and retired Service Members, their family members and DoD civilians.

Counsels and educates Service Members and their families on financial self-sufficiency. Classes focus on the importance of managing personal financial affairs, living within one’s means, having emergency savings set aside, setting and meeting personal financial goals and planning for retirement.

Provides confidential short-term, situational counseling services to Service Members and their families.

Provides support to soldiers and their families through individual consultations, workshops, briefings and other services to enhance mission preparedness throughout the deployment cycle.

Provides services and programs to assist soldiers and their families with transfers and relocations, including citizenship and immigration assistance, workshops, counseling, pre-move planning, and help moving and settling into a new community.

Provides counseling and group briefings for retiring soldiers and their family members.

Helps families with school-related issues by providing information, referrals, personal support and help coordinating with local school districts.

Helps Service Members and their families as they prepare for a transition back to their military career or into the civilian workforce.

Provides information on benefits, counseling and support groups for surviving family members. Includes information on resources especially for children.

Offers parents and their children ages 5 and younger a chance to play, learn and socialize with other parents and children.

Offers National Guard and Reserve personnel a few hours of free child care for two weeks while on leave from Iraq and Afghanistan. 

Provides support to Army installations and geographically dispersed military youth who are affected by the global war on terrorism.

Advocates for and provides resources and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.

Advocates for the rights and full participation of all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Works to support individuals and families, improve support and service systems, and increase public awareness. Find local chapters of the ARC in Washington.

Helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well, learn about nutrition and stay healthy. Find a WIC clinic near you.