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

Fundamentos de WA Cares: Lo que los trabajadores deben saber

Thursday, Sep 25, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Live captions and ASL interpretation will be available.
This webinar will be recorded.

Siete de cada 10 habitantes de Washington necesitarán cuidado a largo plazo, pero la mayoría de nosotros no tenemos un plan para pagarlo. El Fondo WA Cares es un nuevo beneficio devengado que ayudará a los trabajadores de Washington a obtener acceso a cuidado a largo plazo asequible en el futuro.

El seminario web cubrirá lo que incluye el cuidado a largo plazo, cómo afectan las responsabilidades de cuidado a las familias y al trabajo, quiénes contribuyen al fondo, cómo cumplirán los trabajadores con los requisitos de contribución, qué beneficios están cubiertos y más.

Panelists: Sebastian Cahe, Outreach and Language Access Lead, DSHS

WA Cares Basics: What Workers Need to Know

Wednesday, Oct 8, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Live captions and ASL interpretation will be available.
This webinar will be recorded.
Panelists: Sebastian Cahe, Outreach and Language Access Lead, DSHS

Program News

customer care team

WA Cares offers customer care with a personal touch

Behind every e-mail or phone call is a story and at the WA Cares Fund, our Benefits and Customer Care team is listening. 
Monday, Jun 23rd
smiling family including grandma, grandpa mother, father, and child close together hugging and smiling

New law expands long-term care support

Today Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a new law expanding Washingtonians’ options for accessing long-term care support through the WA Cares Fund.
Tuesday, May 20th
Seniors and the housing crisis

Seniors and the Housing Crisis

Many older adults face tough choices about where and how to live. Creative solutions are popping up around Washington states that could help our older neighbors stay rooted in their neighborhoods. WA Cares will make it easier for you to remain in your own home as you age. 
Wednesday, May 7th
senior writing with a sharpie marker pen on lined notebook paper

Emergency Preparedness for Seniors

Having a plan in place before disaster strikes can make all the difference. Preparedness for seniors requires special consideration and planning. From medical needs to mobility challenges, older adults face unique risks during disasters. 
Tuesday, Apr 15th
Aging and nutrition

Aging and nutrition

Proper nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining health and independence as we age. Our bodies undergo significant changes that affect how we process nutrients, making it essential to adapt our eating habits to support our evolving needs.
Wednesday, Mar 19th
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