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Basic Food Employment & Training Program (BFET) at Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)

Basic Food (Food Stamps) recipients not participating in the state's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
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https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-partnership-program/eligibility

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Apply online or call DSHS for assistance: 877-501-2233.

No fees

WA

Description

Basic Food Employment & Training (BFET) assist federally funded Basic Food (SNAP) participants gain skills, training or work experience to increase their ability to attain a living wage career. BFET services are available from all WA State community and technical colleges as well as many community based organization (CBO) providers including the Employment Security Department (ESD).

Providing organization

Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)

The Department of Social and Health Services is an integrated organization of programs working in partnership for statewide impact to assist individuals, families, and communities in need.