Community Agencies

There are many agencies that offer help. This list is not all-inclusive but provides contact information for area agencies that can guide you. Click on the links or call the number provided to get started.

Basic Needs

W.I.C (food assistance program) (Kennewick): (509) 460-4202

DSHS (cash/food/childcare/medical) (Kennewick): 1-877-501-2233

Salvation Army (Pasco): (509) 547-3602

Social Security (Kennewick): 1-800-772-1213 & 1-800-325-0778

Food Bank (food assistance): Kennewick (509) 586-0688 or Richland (509) 943-2795

TANF (cash assistance) (Kennewick): 1-877-501-2233

Catholic Family & Child Service: diapers, Hope Home for teen parents, parenting classes, foster teen transition, elder services, volunteer chore (509) 946-4645 Toll Free 1(888) 586-7418

Diaper Assistance (Richland): (509) 946-8807

Helping Hands Energy Assistance (help with energy bill): (509) 545-4042
720 West Court St. Pasco, WA 99301

Parent Information

Parenting Counts (resources and education)

La Leche (Breastfeeding information and support groups): (509) 946-7370

Breastfeeding Support: 1-800-994-9662

DEL (Department of Early Learning) (Kennewick): (509) 544-5711

MOPS (Mothers of preschoolers) (Richland): (509) 943-9177

Parent 123 (programs and resources): 1-800-322-2588

Child Care Aware: (509) 946-1438; Childcare Parent Referral Line 1-800-446-1114

The Arc of Tri-Cities: (509) 783-1131

Children’s Developmental Center: (509) 735-1062

Benton Franklin Head Start: (509) 735-1062

Safe Kids Coalition (car seat checkups): 509-460-4214
7102 W. Okanogan Place, Kennewick, WA 99336

Work Assistance

Labor Ready (temporary jobs): (509) 222-1180
3180 W. Clearwater Ave. Suite Q, Kennewick, WA 99336

Work First (finding local jobs) (Kennewick): 1-877-501-2233

Child Services

Foster Care: 1-888-KIDS-414

Adoption Center: 1-800-367-2367

Catholic Family & Child Service: (509) 946-4645; Toll Free 1(888) 586-7418

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