Links:  Government Agencies (Washington State)

Access Washington
This site offers information and links to Washington State Government agencies and departments.
http://www.access.wa.gov/

Council for Children & Families
Council for Children & Families' mission is to provide leadership to and a statewide focus on the prevention of child abuse and neglect, and to encourage and support effective community prevention efforts.
http://www.ccf.wa.gov/

Department of Early Learning
The Department of Early Learning strives to support access to safe, healthy, and quality early childhood development throughout Washington State.
http://www.del.wa.gov/

Department of Social and Health Resources
This webpage provides a quick and detailed view of DSHS, and is a user-friendly way to access information about their labyrinth of services.
http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/basicneeds/

DSHS Division of Developmental Disabilities
For parents/caregivers who have family members with special needs or other health issues. The site also provides links to an extensive list of government and non-profit organizations and agencies serving adults and families of children with special needs.
http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/ddd/index.shtml

Office of Children and Families Ombudsman
The Family and Children's Ombudsman investigates complaints about agency actions or inaction that involve any child at risk of abuse, neglect, or other harm. In addition to addressing complaints, they work to identify system-wide issues and recommend appropriate changes in public reports to the Governor, the Legislature and agency officials.
http://www.governor.wa.gov/ofco/

Post Partum Depression Campaign
The Washington State Postpartum Depression (PPD) Awareness Campaign is committed to addressing PPD in ways that will inform, inspire and impact the future health of women, children and their families in Washington. This website contains basic information about PPD, support group contact information, brochures, internet links, a research section, and more.
http://www.wcpcan.wa.gov/ppd/home.htm