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