The Cares Difference

The Cares Difference - Staff holding Motto

Our ability to offer complete wrap around services- is what sets us apart. Cares of WA staff work with our clients from the very start of obtaining a job and all the way throughout the entire span of their employment. We place no time constraints on our clients and as long as they demonstrate both a willingness to advance and a consistent improvement, we continue to assist them making progress.

We also assist client’s families. We know that sometimes the barriers faced when obtaining and maintaining employment for the client may impact other individuals in that family. Whether it’s having enough food on the table, an affordable place to live, access to affordable transportation, or even being safe at home, there are issues that we can help address that benefit not just our client but their family unit as well.

Cares of WA also integrates financial coaching into our service delivery model. Staff work to address barriers that prevent clients from effectively managing their money, such as credit issues, payday loans, and lack of access to financial services.

Our Organizational Values

  • We find a way, period!

  • Constantly pursuing excellence

  • Accepting all, celebrating you

  • Commitment to YOU

  • Vocal champions for your success

  • Practical yet crazy!

Area & Population Served

Cares annually serves more than 600 individuals throughout Snohomish, King, Pierce, and Kitsap counties.

Our clients include:

  • Low-income individuals living with one or more disabilities

  • People of color

  • People who experience homelessness

  • People who are enrolled in pre-apprenticeship or apprenticeship programs

  • Unemployed or underemployed low-income adults

  • TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) recipients

  • Low-income employees facing barriers to continued employment and career advancement

Among our clients:

  • 70% have a disability

  • 66% have more than one disability

  • 30% have a physical disability

  • 20% live with mental illness

  • 50% have a cognitive disability

  • 15% are immigrants/refugees

  • 85% live at or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline.

 

All Cares’ services are free to clients that meet eligibility guidelines.