Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
About Us
The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is a helping hand and lifeline for one out of every four Washington residents.
Each year, more than 2.1 million children, families, vulnerable adults and seniors come to DSHS for protection, comfort, food assistance, financial aid, medical care and other services.
As a single agency, DSHS is able to provide services from several programs to meet the multiple needs of the majority of clients.
DSHS could not do this massive job without the outstanding assistance of dedicated family members, foster parents, community groups, religious organizations, private providers and other government agencies.
Articles by Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
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Keeping Teens Healthy - Benefits of Physical Activity
What’s it all about? Every teen needs his or her own type of physical activity for optimal health. Some teens enjoy...
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Talking To Teens About Unintended Pregnancy
What’s It All About? Unintended pregnancy is an important issue for people of all ages, but there are special risks...
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Special Needs & Disabilities: Information for Adults Who Care About Teens
What’s It All About? Teens with special needs and disabilities are at risk for developing long term physical, mental,...
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Keeping Teens Healthy - Immunizations for Teens
What’s it all about? Teens need immunizations. Many people don’t know that immunizations are just as important for...
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Physical Growth & Development During The Teen Years
What’s it all about? During adolescence, teens grow, change in shape and become capable of producing children. Adults...
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Talking To Your Teens About Sex And Sexual Behavior
What’s It All About? Many adults believe teens should not have sexual intercourse, and this is frequently at odds...
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Talking To Teenagers about Sexual Orientation
What’s it all about? One of the passages of adolescence is the development and understanding of sexuality. This...
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Talking To Teens About Safe Sex: Sexually Transmitted Infections
What’s It All About? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are spread through sexual contact with another person who...
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Talking With & Listening to Teens - Communication Strategies
What’s It All About? Communication is the cornerstone of our relationships with teens—be they our children,...
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Talking To Teens About Tobacco Use
What’s It All About? Cigarette smoking rates among Washington teens in 2002 dropped to their lowest level in the past...
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