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

Eligibility

Basic Food (Food Stamps) recipients not participating in the state's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

Required documents

Call or see website for details

Hours

Apply online anytime

(877) 501-2233

Voice

https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-partnership-program/eligibility

Languages

English

Application process

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

Fees

No fees

Service area

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).

What's Here

Employment Preparation

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.