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Caregiving is important work, and we want to make sure you have the tools and support you need to do well.
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2024 Caregiver Survery Results
“I love caregiving. I have always been someone who loves helping and taking care of people. This job gives me a chance to do that for people.”External resource
Caregiver Learning Resources
The Department of Social and Health Services offers many free training materials for long‑term care workers in Washington.News for caregivers
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Caregiver Wages in Washington State
Caregivers in Washington are paid higher wages than most states and higher than the national average.Newsletter
Caregiving in Action - July 2026
This month highlights new benefits, important updates, and caregiver‑shared wisdom. In this issue:Wellness for caregivers
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Caregiver to Caregiver: Mental Help Tips
A video featuring ten NAMI caregivers and the self‑care strategies they use.Newsletter
Caregiving in Action – August 2025
Nature can support caregivers in simple ways. You’ll learn how connecting with the ground can help lower stress and improve well‑being.Read our Latest Newsletters
July Issue
Caregiving In Action
This month highlights new benefits, important updates, and caregiver‑shared wisdom. Published monthly.
June Issue
Workforce SpotLight
This issue highlights how communities across Washington are expanding caregiver access through technology stations, rural outreach, youth pathways, and real‑world workforce support. Published quarterly.
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Watch how an HCA role can be the first step toward a growing career path.
Caring for someone often means managing a lot of medications.
This month highlights new benefits, important updates, and caregiver‑shared wisdom.
In this issue:
On July 1, 2026, WA Cares Fund benefits became available to beneficiaries. WA Cares beneficiaries can use their benefits to help pay for a variety of
Celebrating One Year of Caregiving in Action
This month marks one year of Caregiving in Action.
Julie is the Workforce Navigator for DSHS Region 1, which covers sixteen counties across the eastern side of Washington state.
This issue highlights new efforts to strengthen Washington’s caregiving workforce, from technology access and rural outreach to statewide awareness campaigns and youth hiring.
It’s a common misunderstanding that 16-and 17-year-olds cannot be hired as Home Care Aides.
The May newsletter is here. It has quick tips and helpful ideas to support you in your caregiving work.
April is Stress Awareness Month, and this issue is all about you. Caregiving is meaningful work, but it can also be demanding, emotional, and fast‑paced.
Plan your career path with expert support
- Find local caregiving jobs
- Discover the right job for you
- Explore training programs
Because there are many different paths into caregiving, we offer one-on-one support to help you find yours. Our caregiver career Navigators are here to help you.
