Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET)
BFET serves as an important linkage between training and continuity of service with DSHS for those who meet the income requirements for receiving Basic Food Assistance (food stamps) and are not receiving WorkFirst dollars.
BFET provides:
- Tuition, fee and book assistance for one quarter (with additional funding available according to unmet need).
- Referral to Working Connections Childcare so parents can continue to receive childcare hours while in school.
- Limited transportation assistance (bus tickets or parking passes).
- Help developing an individual re-employment plan, ongoing support services and referrals as needed.
Eligibility:
- Have a Basic Food Assistance (food stamp) benefit open
with DSHS (NOT receiving WorkFirst (TANF) dollars).
- all other forms of assistance are ok (i.e.: SSI, GAU/Disability Lifeline, Refugee Assistance).
- parents receiving WorkFirst (TANF) cash, should seek assistance from Highline's WorkFirst program rather than BFET.
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Be a US Citizen, Refugee, or Immigrant (that has been in the United States 5 years or more)
- Be studying in an ESL, GED, IBEST or
professional-technical degree or certificate program.
Transfer Degrees (AA or AS) and extended learning not eligible