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APR 14, 2025
Paper documents are a common source of identity theft. Protect yourself by shredding sensitive documents at our free shredding events. We'll also accept old TVs, CPUs, monitors, laptops and cellphones for safe disposal. A small recycle fee may apply to some electronic items such as printers and VCRs.
APR 8, 2025
As criminals adapt the ways they scam and defraud people, advocates are asking for daily transaction limits on crypto ATMs and other consumer protections.
APR 1, 2025
It Takes More than Love to Care for a Loved One.Every day over 800,000 Washingtonians perform a great labor of love: caring for older parents, spouses, and other loved ones so they can remain at home—where they want to be.
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With nearly a decade spent pursuing a program to help families deal with the cost of long-term care services, we have produced several articles detailing our work over time.
Planning for long-term care needs can be a complex process. No matter where you are in your journey having resources at your fingertips will make the process easier.
In 2019, Washington became the first state to pass legislation creating a public long-term care insurance program. In doing so, we are leading the way in addressing a nationwide crisis: an aging population in which the vast majority lack the financial resources to pay for the care they need as they age.
As a first-in-the-nation program, WA Cares has amassed a great deal of media interest. Read on for more coverage over the years.
The annual Seattle Stand Down event helps veterans who are homeless or experiencing housing instability access social services, such as housing, jobs, legal aid and medical care.
Undergoing a livability audit helped with improvements such as better signage and walkways.
Deep within the Internet is the Dark Web, a space where criminals can anonymously buy and sell illegal goods and private information. It’s where identity thieves can easily and cheaply purchase our personal and financial information. Unfortunately, due to today’s seemingly endless number of data breaches, experts say very few of us haven’t been exposed. But there are things you can do to protect yourself and the people you care about.
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