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We're on a mission to end the youth mental health crisis through equitable access, evidence-based care, and life-saving research

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"My daughter was acting like herself again."

I really didn't know what to do for my daughter before Charlie Health. I've always felt I've been alone in this. I felt so helpless. Within the first week [of her starting Charlie Health], my daughter was acting like herself again. Charlie Health has given my daughter and me lifelong tools to navigate her anxiety and panic attacks. I've been blown away. I'm very impressed and very happy.

-Tasia C.

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"Charlie Health gave me a different perspective on my mental health."

I learned about Charlie Health after going to the emergency room when I was feeling suicidal. The social worker there told me about the program, and it sounded like the best option because I figured something intensive would be good for me. My individual therapist at Charlie Health gave me a different perspective on my mental health and pointed out some coping skills that I already had. I also really liked the group aspect. Having other people around was very helpful. I learned a lot from their contributions.

-Anonymous

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"I cannot say thank you enough to everyone at Charlie Health."

I was struggling with so many different things, and my family was so hurt by my actions. I had to make a really big change, and Charlie Health was the most helpful resource. I cannot say thank you enough to everyone at Charlie Health

-Anonymous

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✅ Identifying and designating a trusted caregiver for children.
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✅ Organizing important information like emergency contacts and medical records.

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Knowledge is power, particularly in the days after an autism diagnosis. The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit helps families of children ages four and under make the best possible use of the 100 days following the diagnosis. A 100 Day Kit for school age children is also available.

This kit will help you learn more about autism and how to access the services that your child needs. It contains information and advice collected from trusted experts on autism, autistics and parents.

The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit is divided into the following sections:

What is autism?

Core signs and symptoms

Understanding your child's behavior

Responding to the diagnosis

Therapies and support

Your child's rights to services

Living with autism

A week-by-week plan for the next 100 days

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Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) helps eligible families pay for child care. When a family qualifies for child care subsidy benefits and chooses an eligible provider, the state pays a portion of the cost of child care. Parents may be responsible for a copayment to their provider each month.

Families experiencing homelessness may be approved for up to 12 months to help resolve issues surrounding homelessness.

Basic Eligibility Requirements for Child Care Subsidy Benefits

The child must reside in Washington

The family with whom the child resides must live in Washington state

The family's income must be at or below 60% of the State Median Income (SMI) at application or 65% of SMI when reapplying

The family must have resources under $1 million

Child Care Subsidy helps pay for child care while the parent, or parents in a two-parent household, participate in an approved activity. Approved activities include:

Employment or self-employed in legal, income-generating, taxable activities

Education activities include:

High school or high school equivalency programs for parents ages 21 and younger

Attending community, technical, or tribal college full-time and seeking an associate or vocational degree

Attending community, technical, or tribal colleges part-time and seeking an associate or vocational degree AND working 20 hours per week

Activities approved under the parents WorkFirst or BFET plan

Income Eligibility

The maximum household income increases from 200% of the U.S. federal poverty level (FPL) to 60% of the State Median Income (SMI). The maximum monthly income limit by household size is listed below:

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Use the chart above to determine if your family may be eligible for WCCC and to determine your approximate copayment. (Example: If your household consists of yourself, your spouse, and two children, your household size is four. If your income is $4,100, your copayment would be $90 per month.)

Application Process

The parent must complete the WCCC application and verification process.

Families can apply by contacting the Child Care Subsidy Contact Center at 1-844-626-8687 or online at www.WashingtonConnection.org.

DCYF gathers and reviews information to determine a family's eligibility.

Families will need to provide DCYF with the name and phone number of the child care provider. You do not have to have a provider before applying for child care subsidy.

View the instructions on creating an online account with Washington Connection.
Child Care Subsidy Program - You May Qualify
Read the printable flyer (available in English, Spanish, and Somali)
Verification Process

DCYF will need to verify the following information, as applicable. Some verification may be obtained using existing DCYF or state systems, or DCYF may request verification from families. All statements must contain a name, address, phone number, date, and signature.

What may need to be verified? (if applicable)

What may be provided? Verification may include:

Identification and residency of children

DCYF uses internal systems to verify residency and identification. If information is not available within these system, the family may need to provide information that confirms the child lives in Washington and identifying information such as birth certificate.

Homelessness

DCYF compares the family's living situation with family records. When conflicting information is presented, DCYF will obtain verification from a reliable source. The reliable source must be aware of family's living situation and must be willing to attest under penalty of perjury.

Custody

Court order, signed statement from the parent(s), or a statement from a third party if unable to obtain verification from the parent(s).

Single parent status

Consumers may provide the declaration form ( DCYF form 27-164) or a statement indicating the name and address of the other parent for each of the children OR attest under penalty of perjury that they are a single parent, the whereabouts of the other parent is unknown or that providing this information would cause fear of harm.

Household composition (everyone living in the household)

Completed landlord statement ( DCYF form 16-238), current lease agreement, or signed statement from the homeowner.

Earned income

DCYF will attempt to verify using available systems. If information is not available electronically, DCYF may use wage stubs, payroll history, or an employer statement that the family lists the actual gross income and month it is received, including any tips, bonuses, or commissions.

Self-employment

Federal or state tax return, tax transcripts including all forms for the most current reporting year. If you use a state tax return and you use a state tax return and claim all business expenses, verification of expenses will be necessary. Verification would include a profit and loss with receipts or bank statements to support the amounts claimed.

Other income (social security income, supplemental security income, unemployment benefits, or any other income received by someone in your family)

DCYF will attempt to verify using available systems. If information is not available electronically, DCYF may use award letters or notifications from corresponding agencies to verify monthly amounts.

Child support

DCYF will attempt to verify using available systems. If information is not available electronically, DCYF may use a signed and dated statement from the non-custodial parent, including the amount and frequency of support, including a signature, date, and phone number where the non-custodial parent can be reached.
If support is ordered through another state, a statement verifying the amount and frequency of support, including a signature, date, and phone number if not printed from the state child support office.
When court-ordered, the consumer pays child support and shows in internal systems, verification of the court-ordered will be required, including verification of the actual amounts paid.

Schooling and education

Copy of school registration and a written statement from a school employee verifying enrollment and the program.

Work-Study Participation

Statement from the college or case manager, including total hours awarded.

BFET participation

DCYF will use internal systems to verify current enrollment in an approved activity and the amount of time participating in this activity.

WorkFirst activity participants

DCYF will use internal systems to verify current enrollment in an approved activity and the amount of time participating in this activity.

Finding Child Care

There are different provider options parents may choose to fit the needs of their family. Parents may choose from:

Licensed or certified child care centers

Licensed or certified family child care homes

Eligible licensed exempt providers, typically referred to as family, friend, or neighbor (FFN) child care

Licensed child care providers follow minimum licensing requirements set by Washington State to ensure children are in safe, healthy, and nurturing places.
Learn more about licensed child care
If you are not sure where to find licensed child care providers, your local Child Care Aware Washington agency can help. Call 1-800-446-1114 for help.

You have a choice in finding quality early care and learning settings in Washington State.

Some families prefer to have a family, friend, or neighbor care for their child or provide care in the child's home. When you choose a child care provider who is exempt from licensing, you have extra responsibilities.

The provider you must be:
For more information go to the Family, Friends and Neighbor provider page
Note: In-home providers who are relatives and are paid child care subsidies to care for children receiving WCCC benefits, may not receive those benefits for their children during the hours in which they provide subsidized child care.

Additional Support

Parents of children with special needs may qualify for higher rates to help pay for additional supports needed. Further information is provided below.

Questions?

Families or parents with questions about their copayment may call the DCYF Child Care Contact Center at 1-844-626-8687.

Child care providers with questions about a family's copay may contact the DCYF Provider Help Line by emailing providerhelp@dcyf.wa.gov or calling 1-800-394-4571.

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Special Education Parent & Community Liaison The staff at your student’s school and at your district office are always available to assist you in ensuring your student receives the proper supports and services. If you have questions about the special education process or difficulties communicating with your school district and need additional help, our office has a Special Education Parent & Community Liaison to assist you. The OSPI Special Education Parent & Community Liaison is available as a resource to parents in non-legal special education matters. The Special Education Parent & Community Liaison is not an advocate on behalf of any one party. The Parent & Community Liaison, on the other hand, can act as a guide for anyone attempting to understand and navigate various special education or school district processes and procedures. To submit a question or schedule a consult with a Special Education Parent & Community Liaison, call 360-725-6075 or submit a message through the Ask OSPI web page. What can the Special Education Parent & Community Liaison do for me? The role of the Special Education Parent & Community Liaison at OSPI is to provide guidance to parents and community members on resolving disagreements with school districts about special education services quickly, fairly, and at the lowest level possible. The Special Education Parent & Community Liaison does this by: Helping parents and educators better understand special education processes and regulations; Acting as a neutral facilitator between citizens and school districts to help solve problems related to special education; Clarifying the roles of parents, as well as educators, related to special education services; Acting as a neutral sounding board to explore options for resolving special education related disagreements; Advising parents and educators about communication strategies that help to support a team approach to a student’s educational program; Explaining the options available to both formally and informally resolve a special education disagreement or complaint; Advocating for a fair process; Working to prevent individual concerns from being overlooked by the system; Making recommendations to OSPI and other stakeholders based upon common issues and patterns of complaints, if patterns emerge; Serving as a resource for disability related information and referral. What should I not expect from the Special Education Parent & Community Liaison? OSPI’s Special Education Parent & Community Liaison: Does not act as an attorney; Does not provide legal advice; Does not determine special education or OSPI policy; Does not conduct investigations and/or write investigative reports; Does not advocate on behalf of any one party or organization; Does not attend IEP meetings; Is not a defender of OSPI or school district practices; Is not someone who can order a school district or other public agency to fix a problem. Partner Organizations These publicly funded partner organizations may also be able to provide additional information about special education services in Washington state: Partnerships for Action Voices for Empowerment (PAVE) Parent Training and Information Center 6316 So. 12th St. Tacoma, WA 98465 800-5-PARENT (v/TTY) Email: pave@wapave.org Pave website Open Doors for Multicultural Families Community Parent Resource Center (serving South King County) 24437 Russell Road, Suite 220 (Office Location) 4327 South 253rd Street (Mailing Address) Kent, WA 98032 Phone: 253-216-4479 Email: info@multiculturalfamilies.org Open Doors for Multicultural Families website Referral forms Office of the Education Ombuds PO Box 40004 Olympia, WA 98504 1-866-297-2597 Email: oeoinfo@gov.wa.gov Office of the Education Ombuds website Referral Portal

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A research study confirmed what many parents know well: Wandering by children with autism is common, dangerous and puts tremendous stress on families. We also know that people with autism of all ages can have wandering tendencies. Review the resources and information below to help you develop a multifaceted safety plan which includes wandering prevention strategies.
To report an active case of wandering click here.
Six tips to help prevent wandering and wandering-related tragedies
From AWAARE: Autism Wandering Awareness Alerts Response Education Coalition

1. Secure your home
Consider contacting a professional locksmith, security company or home improvement professional to promote safety and prevention in your home. You may find it is necessary to prevent your loved one from slipping away unnoticed by installing secure dead bolt locks that require keys on both sides, a home security alarm system, inexpensive battery-operated alarms on doors, placing hook and eye locks on all doors above your child's reach, fencing your yard, adhering printable STOP SIGNS to doors, windows and other exits, etc.

2. Consider a locating device
Check with local law enforcement for Project Lifesaver or LoJak SafetyNet services. These tracking devices are worn on the wrist or ankle and locate the individual through radio frequency. Various GPS tracking systems are also available.

3. Consider an ID bracelet
Medical ID bracelets will include your name, telephone number and other important information. They may also state that your child has autism and is non-verbal if applicable. If your child will not wear a bracelet or necklace, consider a temporary tattoo with your contact information.

4. Teach your child to swim
Swimming lessons for children with special needs are available at many YMCA locations. The final lesson should be with clothes on. Remember: teaching your child how to swim does not mean your child is safe in water. If you own a pool, fence it and if neighbors have pools, let them know of these safety precautions and your child's tendency to wander. Remove all toys or items of interest from the pool when not in use.

5. Alert your neighbors
It is recommended that caregivers plan a brief visit with neighbors to introduce their loved or provide a photograph. Knowing your neighbors can help reduce the risks associated with wandering. See the caregiver tool kit below for resources to use to alert them.

6. Alert first responders
Providing first responders with key information before an incident occurs may improve response. Informational handouts should include all pertinent information and be copied and carried with caregivers at all times. Circulate the handout to family, neighbors, friends and co-workers, as well as first responders. See the tool kits below for resources to use to alert them.

Additional tips and strategies to prevent wandering:

Be prepared with emergency information at your fingertips

Use these printable forms and handouts from our Autism Safety Kit to develop a multifaceted safety plan specific to a person with autism's unique needs. Remember, a person with autism's safety needs can change as they get older or when there is a sudden change in routine, so the safety plan should be updated on a regular basis.

It is important for the safety plan to cover all areas of the person with autism's life including home, school, and any community activities. Inform all teachers, caregivers, and trusted community members about the safety plan. Many families share the forms with their local first responders.

AWAARE: The Autism Wandering Awareness Alerts Response and Education Coalition

The Autism Wandering Awareness Alerts Response and Education (AWAARE) Collaboration is a working group of six national non-profit autism organizations whose mission is to prevent autism-related wandering incidents and deaths. The AWAARE Collaboration works to prevent wandering incidents and wandering-related deaths within the autism community through the use of collective organizational resources, and by establishing and monitoring objectives, guidelines, policies, and tools that promote awareness, education, prevention and safety.

Click here to learn more about and for resources and tools from AWAARE.

Big Red Safety Tool Kit: A Digital Guide for Caregivers

The Big Red Safety Tool Kit from the National Autism Association is designed to provide direct aid and support to families of children with autism at risk.The kit contains the following resources:

Caregiver Checklist Tool

Family Wandering Emergency Plan

Autism Elopement Alert Form: Person-Specific Information for First Responders

Swimming Lessons Tool

Root-Cause Scenarios and Strategies

Stop Sign Prompts

Social Stories

Caregiver Log

Sample Wandering Prevention IEP Letter

Tracking Technology Information (Steps to Take, About, Types)

General Awareness Letter

Five Affordable Safety Tools

Resources One-sheeter

A digital resource for first responders

The Big Red Safety Tool Kit for First Responders from the National Autism Association is designed to help first responders understand autism and become better equiped to respond in an emergency situation involving an individual on the spectrum.
The kit contains the following resources:

Autism Overview/Autism Behaviors

Autism and Wandering Information

First Responder Checklist

First Responder Tips

First Responder Notification Form

Guidelines for Missing Persons with Special Needs (NCMEC)

Autism Speaks does not provide medical or legal advice or services. Rather, Autism Speaks provides general information about autism as a service to the community. The information provided is not a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any resource, therapeutic method, or service provider and does not replace the advice of medical, legal or educational professionals. Autism Speaks has not validated and is not responsible for any information or services provided by third parties. You are urged to use independent judgment and request references when considering any resource associated with the provision of services related to autism.

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Applying for DDA Enrollment is the first step toward requesting services. It is a process to determine if you meet developmental disability eligibility criteria. It is not the same as requesting services. If you are new to Washington state or DDA, click here for more information about what to expect and why it's a good idea to apply.

STEP 1: Apply for DDA Enrollment

Select one of the following two ways to request a DDA enrollment packet, also known as an intake packet:

1. Download the forms (see bottom of page for links).

2. Visit your local DDA office.

DDA staff are happy to assist completing the forms and gathering documentation.

Click below to learn more:
Required documentation for DDA enrollment Criteria for DDA enrollment in Chapter 388-823 WAC
STEP 2: Send Us Your Application Packet

Email or mail your completed documents to the Intake and Eligibility address for your region or drop them off in person at your local DDA office.

Region 1 (counties served: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, Whitman, Yakima)

Phone: (800) 462-0624

Email: DDAR1IE@dshs.wa.gov

Mail: 1611 W INDIANA AVE SPOKANE WA 99205-4221

Region 2 (counties served: Island, King, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom)

Phone: (800) 788-2053

Email: DDA2IETEAM@dshs.wa.gov

Mail: 20311 52ND AVE W STE 302 LYNNWOOD WA 98036-3901

Region 3 (counties served: Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Kitsap, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Skamania, Thurston, Wahkiakum)

Phone: (800) 248-0949

Email: DDAR3IE@dshs.wa.gov

Mail:1305 TACOMA AVE S STE 300 TACOMA WA 98402-1903

If you would like assistance completing the forms, call the number for your regional DDA office (see list above).

After you send us your packet, we will send you an application received form. It includes contact information for status updates and questions.

STEP 3: Receive Your Determination of Eligibility

After we receive the last past piece of requested documentation, our intake and eligibility specialists will make a determination of eligibility within 30 days and send you a notification packet that explains your determination of eligibility and enrollment.

If you are eligible and enrolled:
You have the option to request services right away or wait until you're ready for that step. If you need more time to decide, you will be assigned a DDA case manager to contact whenever you're ready to ask for services. You can also visit a DDA office or use our online request form to ask for services at any time. If we do not hear from you, we'll assume you would like to wait. In that case, your DDA Case Manager will reach out to you at least once a year to talk to you about service options.
If you are not eligible:
You can file appeal. The appeal steps are included in the notification packet.

You can ask for services any time after you are enrolled in DDA. To learn more about that process, click here.

Note: You might not need to be a DDA client to receive the service you need.

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Parents may have questions and concerns as they learn about new information and services that can help their child and family. Parents also need time and support to navigate their own emotions and adjust to raising a child with special needs. Personal support from another parent, who has a child with similar needs, can help. You are not alone. We have been there. Volunteer Helping Parents are available to provide support and information.

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