State Family Assistance (SFA)

by Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

Last updated on: 05/02/2025

State Family Assistance (SFA) is a cash assistance program for participants who are ineligible for Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF.)

SFA recipients are required to participate in WorkFirst. Therefore, SFA recipients are not eligible for Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET) with one exception. A child who meets the following requirements is eligible for BFET:

•Aged 19 or 20, and

•Not the Head of Household of the SFA assistance unit.

Main Services

Locations

Colfax
Phone
Office

418 S Main Street
Colfax, WA 99111

Residents Served
  • No restrictions based on where an individual lives
Ages Served
  • All ages
Populations Served
  • Only families

Organization

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

Last updated on: 12/07/2022

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is dedicated to helping Washingtonians by offering programs and services that promote health and wellbeing.

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