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.
There is also an information line at 425.640.1332.
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.
