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 Stories and lessons from family caregivers Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Register for webinar Live captions will be available. This webinar will be recorded. There are over 1.3 million Washingtonians caring for a friend or family member with complex medical conditions or disabilities. Providing this type of care for a loved one can be incredibly rewarding, but almost half of family caregivers report related financial setbacks, with 26% spending their own income on care expenses and 61% of working caregivers reporting job impacts. The WA Cares Fund was designed to give Washington workers a more affordable way to pay for long-term care and to give their families much-needed financial resources. During this webinar, we will hear stories from family caregivers, discuss the impacts caregiving has on family members and learn how WA Cares can support family caregivers. Conversations: Aging and pets Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Register for webinar Live captions will be available. This webinar will be recorded. Program News Image The importance of cultural sensitivity in long-term care Experts recently discussed programs promoting culturally competent caregiving. Sep. 3, 2026 Image Helping teen and young adult caregivers Hear personal stories and learn more about resources that are available for teens and young adults. Aug. 11, 2026 Image Building a support system as you age Learn about programs and resources available to improve Washingtonians’ well-being. Jul. 31, 2026 Image WA Cares Fund benefits now available Today Washington launched the first public long-term care insurance program in the country as WA Cares Fund benefits became available. Jul. 1, 2026 Image Conversations: Aging in place Experts recently gathered to discuss how older people can safely and independently live at home May. 22, 2026 Pagination Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 … Next page Next Newsletters Image July 2026 newsletter On July 1, Washington launched the first public long-term care insurance program in the country as WA Cares Fund benefits became available. Image June 2026 Newsletter Learn about approaching milestones, website updates and more in this month’s WA Cares Fund newsletter. Image May 2026 Newsletter WA Cares Fund applications open this month. Learn more about applications, and other program news, here. Pagination Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Next page Next › Looking for community toolkits? See toolkits
Stories and lessons from family caregivers Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Register for webinar Live captions will be available. This webinar will be recorded. There are over 1.3 million Washingtonians caring for a friend or family member with complex medical conditions or disabilities. Providing this type of care for a loved one can be incredibly rewarding, but almost half of family caregivers report related financial setbacks, with 26% spending their own income on care expenses and 61% of working caregivers reporting job impacts. The WA Cares Fund was designed to give Washington workers a more affordable way to pay for long-term care and to give their families much-needed financial resources. During this webinar, we will hear stories from family caregivers, discuss the impacts caregiving has on family members and learn how WA Cares can support family caregivers.
Conversations: Aging and pets Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Register for webinar Live captions will be available. This webinar will be recorded.
