WorkFirst
How to Apply
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for FREE WorkFirst education and training programs, an applicant must meet the following qualifications:
- Currently receiving TANF cash assistance from DSHS
- Be an income-eligible parent with a child/children under 24 years of age (See Income Guidelines below.)*
*Some training programs require that low-income parents also are working20 hours per week.
Income Guidelines for 2007/2008:
Size of Family Unit |
Annual (gross) Income Cut-Off Amounts |
Monthly (gross) Income Cut-Off Amounts |
1 |
$17,868 |
$1,489 |
2 |
$23,958 |
$1,996 |
3 |
$30,048 |
$2,504 |
4 |
$36,138 |
$3,011 |
5 |
$42,228 |
$3,519 |
6 |
$48,318 |
$4,026 |
7 |
$54,408 |
$4,534 |
8 |
$60,498 |
$5,041 |
9 |
$66,588 |
$5,549 |
10 |
$72,678 |
$6,056 |
11 |
$78,768 |
$6,564 |
12 |
$84,858 |
$7,071 |
SOURCE: Federal Register, Vol. 71, No. 15, January 24, 2006, pp. 3848-3849
Please Note:
Applicants to WorkFirst programs can call the WorkFirst office at 425-640-1686 for more information.
Those who enter the program must attend an Orientation. These sessions are held every Thursday morning at 9:00 AM sharp on the Maltby Buidling located at 7020 196th Street SW, Lynnwood. If you are entering the WorkFirst program call 425-640-1686 to register for Orientation.
