Program News & Webinars Get the latest WA Cares Fund program updates, announcements and details of upcoming webinars. See our full monthly webinar series. UPCOMING WEBINAR See all webinars Conversations: Outdoor activities for seniors and caregivers in Washington Thursday, Jun 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am Register for webinar Live captions and interpretation in ASL will be available. Join us and a panel of experts as we discuss outdoor activities for seniors and caregivers. Physical activities have been shown to have positive effects on sleep routines, blood pressure, brain health and more long-term benefits. However, a 2018 study found that over 20% of older adults are less physically active than recommended. The WA Cares Fund was designed to help Washington workers stay safe, healthy and independent as they age and get the care they need. The program is just one part of the state’s work to promote independence and support for older adults. Our panel will discuss the importance of keeping active as we age and recommend outdoor activities you can find across Washington state. Conversations: Transportation and mobility as you age Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Register for webinar Live captions and interpretation in ASL will be available. Join us and a panel of experts as we discuss transportation and mobility as you age. Limited mobility and transportation access are common challenges older adults face. The National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP found that 78% of older adults have to rely on family caregivers for rides around their community. Our panel will discuss the challenges older adults face moving around their home and community, senior-friendly transportation options and how the WA Cares Fund can help. Program News Image WA Cares basics for self-employed workers Self-employed workers can enjoy the same benefits as fellow Washington workers. Mar. 30, 2026 Image Meet the team that ensures WA Cares remains effective For every applicant, beneficiary, caregiver and provider falling under the WA Cares Fund umbrella, there are new statistics and results to collect. The team members collecting and tracking that data are the Data and Outcomes Team. Mar. 7, 2026 Image Spotlight on care options with WA Cares After WA Cares Fund benefits are approved, the next step is finding the right provider(s) for you and agreeing on services together. Feb. 27, 2026 Image Spotlight on WA Cares applications Your journey to receiving WA Cares Fund benefits starts with the application process. Beginning April 1, you, or someone helping you, can create an online account on our website. Jan. 30, 2026 Image 2025: A year in review We spent this year building systems, expanding partnerships and preparing to launch benefits in 2026. Dec. 10, 2025 Pagination Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 … Next page Next Newsletters Image March 2026 Newsletter Learn more about upcoming webinars, our pilot program and more. Image February 2026 newsletter Upcoming webinars, news and more! Image January 2026 newsletter Join us for a WA Cares basics webinar from 11 a.m. - noon on Jan. 14. We will cover: Pagination Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next page Next › Looking for community toolkits? See toolkits
Conversations: Outdoor activities for seniors and caregivers in Washington Thursday, Jun 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am Register for webinar Live captions and interpretation in ASL will be available. Join us and a panel of experts as we discuss outdoor activities for seniors and caregivers. Physical activities have been shown to have positive effects on sleep routines, blood pressure, brain health and more long-term benefits. However, a 2018 study found that over 20% of older adults are less physically active than recommended. The WA Cares Fund was designed to help Washington workers stay safe, healthy and independent as they age and get the care they need. The program is just one part of the state’s work to promote independence and support for older adults. Our panel will discuss the importance of keeping active as we age and recommend outdoor activities you can find across Washington state.
Conversations: Transportation and mobility as you age Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Register for webinar Live captions and interpretation in ASL will be available. Join us and a panel of experts as we discuss transportation and mobility as you age. Limited mobility and transportation access are common challenges older adults face. The National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP found that 78% of older adults have to rely on family caregivers for rides around their community. Our panel will discuss the challenges older adults face moving around their home and community, senior-friendly transportation options and how the WA Cares Fund can help.
