Washington

Washington offers several resources and programs to provide housing support for pregnant women, mothers, and families in need. These initiatives aim to ensure that families have a safe and stable living environment during critical times.

State and Local Housing Programs

Pregnant Women Assistance (PWA) Program
PWA is a state-funded program that provides women who are low-income and pregnant and who are not eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or State Family Assistance with cash assistance and a referral to the HEN program for 24 consecutive months from the date the department determines PWA eligibility.

Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Referral
The Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Referral program provides access to essential needs items and potential housing assistance for low-income adults who are unable to work for at least 90 days due to a physical or mental incapacity and are ineligible for Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) cash assistance.

Diversion Cash Assistance (DCA): Emergency cash help
This program offers one-time emergency cash payments to low-income residents facing temporary crises, with a limit of $2,000 per year, to help with living expenses such as child care,housing, medicals transportation and feeding

Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing, Nonprofit and Community-Based Assistance

The Salvation Army – Washington State
The Salvation Army provides emergency housing, transitional living programs, and supportive services for families in need across Washington, including pregnant women and mothers.

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington
Catholic Community Services operates emergency shelters and transitional housing programs across Western Washington, including dedicated housing for pregnant women and mothers with young children.

Mary’s Place
Mary’s Place provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive services specifically for homeless women, children, and families, including pregnant women in the Seattle area.

Safe Families for Children – Washington
Safe Families for Children offers temporary hosting and housing for children when families experience a crisis, helping parents (including pregnant mothers) stabilize their living situations without losing custody.

Other Resources
Washington 2-1-1
Washington 2-1-1 is a free and confidential service that connects individuals to local resources, including housing, shelters, food assistance, healthcare, and more. Simply call 2-1-1 or visit their website to get connected to nearby services.