WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES KELSO
PUBLIC BENEFITS
DSHS administers the Basic Food (SNAP) program, medical programs (for seniors and adults with disabilities), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), including the Diaper Related Payment benefit. Website offers a program prescreening tool to help estimate eligibility. Also offers emergency medical programs, food assistance, and one-time cash payments to get or keep safe housing or utilities or for fleeing domestic violence.

Diaper Related Payment benefit: $100 monthly using the same payment method (EBT, EFT or warrant).

DSHS partners with Washington 211 (Greater Columbia 211) to help complete SNAP applications and recertifications.
711 Vine Street
Kelso, WA 98626
Eligibility: -Varies by service
-Diaper Related Payment benefit: Must be actively enrolled in TANF; eligible child under 3 years old with child-related necessities such as diapers, pull-ups, and wipes
Hours: DSHS: Monday-Friday 8am-3pm
SNAP Application Assistance: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
(877) 501-2233
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Phone/FAX Numbers
  • Main phone (877) 501-2233
  • Application (877) 211-5445 SNAP Benefits
INTAKE PROCEDURE: Walk in, call, or visit website for more information
SNAP Application Assistance: Call for information
FEES: None
DOCUMENTS: Photo ID, Proof of income, Proof of address, Social Security card
LANGUAGES: English, Spanish, interpretation or signing by arrangement
AREA SERVED: Cowlitz and Wahkiakum Counties
SITE HOURS: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
TRAVEL/LOCATION INFORMATION: Either bus 20 or 21 will drop you off outside the Government offices on Vine street
Services:
  • Diapers * TANF Recipients
  • Food Stamps/SNAP
  • Medicaid * Adults With Disabilities/Health Conditions
  • Medicaid * Older Adults
  • TANF
  • Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance * Domestic Violence Issues
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WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES KELSO