The Cares Difference
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.