DSHS Childcare Referral (BFET)
Workforce is partnered with the Department of Social Health and Services (DSHS) to assist current students who receive SNAP/EBT receive subsidized childcare while in school.
Who can we help?
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Anyone meeting the following criteria:
- Must have dependent(s).
- Receiving Federal Basic Food Assistance (SNAP/EBT) from DSHS.
- Registered for classes in an approved pathway:
- Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) with an emphasis.
- ELCAP/ESOL (formerly known as ESL) with an employment goal. They must meet with the Transition Success Center to develop an Individual Education Plan.
- GED/High School Completion, Jumpstart, I-BEST, and Continuing Education.
- Professional-Technical Degree
How to Apply
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Current WES Students
Current WES Students
- Complete the online Funding Renewal on our WES Homepage located next to the banner image.
- Please submit this form each quarter you plan on enrolling in classes. If you do not submit a renewal, your daycare may be canceled by DSHS.
New WES Students
- Complete the online Orientation on our WES Homepage located next to the banner image.
- Your assigned Workforce Advisor will email you after we receive the above request form. You will be asked to complete additional forms and provide us with a valid photo ID and DSHS Food Benefit Letter before we can process your childcare request.
ORIA (Office of Refugee & Immigrant Assistance) BFET
- The WES department can enroll ORIA BFET students who are pursuing employment and training for professional technical degrees or certificates from Highline College.
- At this time, we are not able to provide DSHS childcare referrals for ORIA BFET students who are only taking ELCAP/ESOL (formerly known as ESL) courses.
- Click this hyperlink to locate community resources that provide ORIA BFET services.
Questions?
| Advisor | Caseload | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Czarina Refeurzo (She/Her) Workforce Advisor | Last Name: A - F and W - Z | (206) 592-3804 crefuerzo@highline.edu Book an Appointment |
| Brenna Turner (She/Her) Workforce Advisor | Last Name: G-M | (206) 592-3822 bturner@highline.edu Book an Appointment |
| Katina Sims (She/Her) Workforce Advisor | Last Name: N - V | (206) 592-3676 ksims@highline.edu Book an Appointment |
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This statement pertains to the Basic Food, Employment and Training program (BFET)
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