Financial Assistance
ACAP Child and Family Services-Auburn
Childcare and education. Reduced fees for low-income families being mreferred by DSHS. Ages 4wks-6 yrs.
Phone: 253-833-7002
http://www.acapchildservices.org/
Associated Ministries The Pierce County Asset Building Coalition gives low-income wage- earners the tools they need to increase their financial resources so they ... Phone: 253-383-3056, ext.118
Black Diamond Community Center
Before & after school childcare with tutoring available. Fee adjustments for low-income families. Referral services.
Phone: 360-886-1011, 360-802-7587
http://www.blackdiamondcc.org/
Catholic Community Services
Offers parenting classes, activities for children, case management and many other resources.
Phone: 206-328-5922
http://www.ccswww.org
Children’s Emergency Fund
For further information about this program call them at the number listed above.
Phone: 253-841-8700
Common Ground
They are a non–profit organization that assists with housing issues for low-income households.
Phone: 206-461-4500
Consumer Credit Counseling Service For people that have an income but are experiencing financial difficulties. They can provide financial counseling free of charge and will wo... Phone: 253-588-1858
Crime Victim Compensation Division
The Crime Victims Compensation program helps victims with the many costs associated with violent crime. The program provides financial compe... Phone: 1-800-762-3716 , 253-596-3800
http://www.lni.wa.gov/ClaimsIns/CrimeVictims
Disability Resource Network
Assists people with disabilities in their pursuit of employment, financial benefits and recreation.
Phone: 425-558-0993
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOT LINE Emergency housing is available to victims of domestic violence and their children. Whether the violence is physical or mental, shelter is av... Phone: 1-800-562-6025
DSHS Financial Service Worker
For Pierce County Medical and Food Stamps only.
Phone: (360) 829-6483
DSHS Office of Support Enforcement
Government enforced child support.
Phone: 206-341-7000
Enumclaw Helping Hand Fund
Emergency financial assistance for utility bills and heating fuel for residents of Enumclaw School District; one time per client per year.
Phone: 360-825-6188
Free Tax Preparations Sites
Phone: 253-383-3056
http://www.piercecountyabc.org
Friends of the Buckley Library
Supports the Buckley Library through fundraising activities
Phone: 360-829-0197
Girl Scouts (of South King County)
Group youth activities for school-age children. Scholarships and uniforms available to those unable to pay.
Phone: 253-475-0307
http://www.girlscoutsww.org
Head Start Auburn
Enriched preschool program for children of low-income families. Parenting classes.
Phone: 206-439-6910
Healthy Options, Children\'s Medical Benefits Parents of children under 19, whose family income is less than 200% of poverty can apply for free medical insurance for their children. Call... Phone: 800-562-3022
Kid’s B.A.S.E.
Enumclaw - Before and after school child care for ages 5-12. Services provided for low-income families.
Phone: 360-825-8335
http://www.schooloutwashington.org
King County Department of Community and Human Services
Housing repair program offering financial assistance for home repairs to residents in King County with low-income to moderate income.
Phone: 206-296-7640
http://www.kingcounty.gov/operations/DCHS.aspx
King County Housing Stability Project Resources and support for those King County residents with low to moderate income, facing eviction or foreclosure. Call for eligibility requ... Phone: 800-621-INFO, 800-621-4636
Maple Valley Food Bank
Assistance with food, rent, and utilities. Available to Tahoma School district, Black Diamond and Ravensdale.
Phone: 425-432-8139
Multi Service Center Emergency assistance for shelter, utilities, transitional housing and food. Free employment assistance: interview skills, resume, cover lett... Phone: 253-854-4406
MultiCare Hearing Services Provides financial help for children with hearing or speech impairments. They have the most modern equipment and provide an accurate prelimi... Phone: 253-403-4437
National Women\'s Health Information Center
Current reliable and cost-free health information for women and their families.
Phone: 800-994-9662
Natural Gas or Electric Emergencies
Low income assistance in King County and Pierce County through Multi-Service Centers.
Phone: 800-348-7144
Need-A-Break Services
Need-A-Break Services can provide help through a one-time gift for those in PIERCE County who cannot fulfill a need they have on their own. ... Phone: 253-284-4282
http://www.needabreak.org
Paint Tacoma/Pierce County Beautiful Paint Tacoma-Pierce Beautiful, a program of Associated Ministries, provides volunteers to paint the homes of low-income seniors and disabled... Phone: 253-383-3056 ext. 105
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
Free telephone service for people who do not have prescription coverage and cannot afford their medicines. You may get what you need free or... Phone: 877-923-6779, 888-477-2669
http://www.pparx.org/
Pierce County Community & Economic Development Corporation They administer a Housing Rehabilitation Loan program for low-income families and disabled persons in Pierce County. Low interest loans are ... Phone: 253-798-7038
Pierce County Community Services Department/Community Action Programs HOME HEATING/ENERGY SERVICES for low-income individuals include local weatherization and Energy assistance programs. Eligibility is determin...
Pierce County Housing Authority Tacoma Housing Authority
Section 8, or Public Housing, is available to low-income families, senior citizens (62 years or older) and handicapped persons through the l... Phone: 253-620-5400
http://www.pchawa.org
Pierce East CSO (Puyallup Valley) Pierce South CSO
The main source of public assistance is available through the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) of the state of Washington. DS... Phone: 253-476-7377
https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/f2ws03esaapps/onlineapp/introduction_1.asp
Pregnancy Aid of Tacoma
When funds are available they can assist pregnant women with the last $20.00 on utilities, last $30.00 on rent, clothing and food.
Phone: 253-383-4100
Project Interdependence Program Provides support for individuals having problems with the welfare system. They can help with welfare rights and what process to follow to re... Phone: 253-383-3056
Salvation Army Phone: 253-572-8452
Sea-Mar Community Health Center
Primary health and dental care clinic for low-income persons. Some mental health counseling.
Phone: 253-864-4760
Social Security Administration
For information about SSI, Social Security, as well as Social Security Disability benefits call the toll-free number provided. They can answ... Phone: 1-800-772-1213
http://www.SocialSecurity.gov
Sounder Commuter Rail Sounder strives to make accessibility easy for riders with special needs. Regional Reduced Fare Permits. People with disabilities ride at re... Phone: 800-201-4900
SSA Tacoma Office SSA Puyallup Office Persons who have become physically disabled and are without private insurance or worker’s compensation may be eligible for SSI or Social S... Phone: 253-845-4537
Sumner-Bonney Lake Education Foundation
Provides scholarships and educational enrichment opportunities for youth.
http://www.sumner.wednet.edu/
T-ROC (Tacoma Resource Opportunity Center) This program provides resources to enhance life skills, family relationships and increase employability by creating an environment in which ... Phone: 253-671-4000
The Hear Now Program Hear Now is a national program providing assistance, to those permanently living in the US. All applicants must meet the program’s financi... Phone: 800-648-4327
The Pierce County Community Development Corporation The Pierce County Community Development Corporation administers a Housing Rehabilitation Loan program for low-income families and disabled p... Phone: 253-798-7038
The TEARS Foundation
The TEARS Foundation provides financial assistance to help pay for the cost of cremation or burial services for infants (stillborn to one ye...
http://www.thetearsfoundation.org
Tobacco Prevention and Control Program The mission of the TPCHD is to safeguard and enhance the health of the communities of Pierce County. The health department provides educatio... Phone: 253-798-6500
Unemployment Compensation Phone: 1-800-318-6022
United States Bankruptcy Court The Wage Earner Plan, or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is a possible alternative for dealing with creditors. If you are considering filing for bankr... Phone: 253-882-3900
VADIS Washington Initiative for Supported Employment (WISE) Phone: 253-863-5173
Vocational Rehabilitation- Puyallup Their purpose is to assist people who are permanently disabled in securing employment. Where there is a reasonable expectation that retraini... Phone: 253-445-7260
Washington State Bar Association The Washington State Bar Association is pleased to offer moderate income homeowners free legal assistance through the Home Foreclosure Legal...
Washington State Health Care Authority
Basic Health is for people under the age of 65 who do not qualify for Medicare and are low-income. The plan covers doctor visits, hospital c... Phone: 1-800-826-2444
http://www.basichealth.hca.wa.gov
Washington Telephone Assistance Program (W.T.A.P.) You may be eligible for a discount on your phone bill if you meet the qualifications for Washington Telephone Assistance Program (WTAP) and ... Phone: 1-888-700-8880
Welfare Fraud Hotline
Report supected fraud
Phone: 1-800-562-6906
White River Dollars for Scholars
Financial Assistance for White River School District students.
e-mail: mbrc@tx3.com
Phone: 360-829-0175
White River Dollars for Scholars Program
Financial Assistance for White River School District students.
Phone: 360-897-2635
WIC - Bonney Lake
Provides nutritional information and food supplements for pregnant and breastfeeding women with children to age five
Phone: (253) 447-4769
WIC - Women, Infants and Children English/Espanola Supplemental food program supplying free food for pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants and children up to ages 3 years. Community servic... Phone: 360-825-3146, 253-833-6971
WIC Buckley-Good Samaritan Community Healthcare
Provides nutritional information and food supplements for pregnant and breastfeeding women with children to age five
Phone: 360-829-0624
