If your schooling is not approved then you must combine 20 hours of work per week with your schooling to meet the work requirement of the WorkFirst program. Beginning November 1st there will be a new combined child care system available to all low income families. The DSHS will use a new system to count your income from a job. You can earn up to double the amount of your grant and still be eligible for some cash assistance. Food stamps and Medicaid will be the same for most families but will change if your monthly income increases.
Immigrants are still eligible for all benefits.
The benefits now available for Immigrants are the same except that the new program is funded by the state of Washington.