TANF CSO Advocacy

Domestic violence advocates are available at every DSHS (Department of Social and Health Services) CSO office in Washington State. DAWN Advocates are co-located within TANF offices at the White Center and Renton offices to provide easily accessible advocacy and systems support to survivors accessing the public benefits/welfare system. Advocates can help survivors create a Family Violence Service Plan to meet their WorkFirst participation requirements, provide support with Good Cause of child support, and help with Time-Limit Extensions due to family violence. To reach the advocate at the Renton CSO please call 253-569-6811. To reach the advocate at the White Center CSO, please call 253-569-6702.