AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Detailed Descriptions of ADSA Publications
How to order hard copies of publicationsAbuse and Neglect
Partners in Protection: A Guide for Reporting Vulnerable Adult Abuse DSHS 22-810(x) formerly Partners Against Abuse: A Reporting Guide for Mandatory Reporters (Rev. 8/06)
This brochure helps mandatory reporters of adult abuse understand which adults are considered vulnerable, the signs of abuse, abandonment, neglect and financial exploitation to stay alert to, and details how to report is abuse is suspected.
Downloadable Versions (PDF Format, requires Acrobat Reader)
Caregivers
Family Caregiver Handbook
DSHS 22-277(x) (Rev. 10/03)
This handbook provides a wide variety of information and resources for family and other unpaid caregivers who care for an adult or senior with disabilities.....
Downloadable Versions (PDF Format, requires Acrobat Reader)
Employment Reference
Guide for Individual Providers
DSHS 22-221(x) (Rev. 7/07)
This booklet provides an Individual Provider (IP) to clients of Aging and Disability Services Administration (ADSA) the information needed to get paid, a list of all required forms, and general employment information.
Downloadable Versions (PDF Format, requires Acrobat Reader)
Relatives as Parents/Kinship Caregivers
The Washington State Kinship Caregivers Support Program (KCSP) provides financial assistance to eligible kinship families to help with the cost of much needed supplies and services.
Did you know about the following services and supports for grandparents and relatives raising children in WA State? (DSHS 22-1120) (Rev. 9/06)
This four page pamphlet lists a variety of programs that offer benefits and services to relative caregivers and contact information.
- English
- Cambodian
- Chinese
- Korean
- Laotian
- Russian
- Somali
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
- Order print copies (English and Spanish only)
Resource Guide for Relatives as Parents in WA State (DSHS 22-996) (Rev. 5/08)
This Resource Guide provides grandparents and other relatives raising children with a wide variety of information and resources. Included in this 81 page booklet is information on special issues facing children in kinship care, financial assistance, legal and custody issues, child care and educational needs, coping strategies, national and local community services, plus much more.
- English (PDF document)
- Order printed copies (English only)
Consent to Health Care for the Child in Your Care: a Caregivers' Guide (DSHS 22-1119) (Rev. 9/06)
A new law passed by the 2005 Washington State legislature allows adults raising a relative's child to consent to health care. This brochure explains a relative's rights and responsibilities under the new law.
Clients' Rights and Responsibilities
Self-Directed Care: How This Civil Rights Law in WA State Affects
You
DSHS 22-388(x) (Rev. 1/08)
This brochure describes the civil rights law in Washington State for people with a disability that live in their own home and want to self direct their own health care.
Downloadable Versions (PDF Format, requires Acrobat Reader)
Your Legal Right to Make Decisions about Health Care & Advance
Directives in Washington State
DSHS 22-015(x)
No Longer in print. These materials were developed as a general guide and are not intended as legal advice.
The information in this brochure contains Washington State Law. DSHS Aging and Disability Services Administration convened the Task Force on the Patient Self-Determination Act to develop this brochure. The Task Force included advocates, lawyers, nursing home administrators, nursing home residents, and state employees.
Downloadable Versions (PDF Format, requires Acrobat Reader)
Long-term Care
Guide to Choosing Care in an Adult Family Home or Boarding Home
DSHS 22-707(x) (Rev. 8/07)
This booklet covers some steps to take and questions to ask to decide if an adult family home or boarding home is the right choice for you or your loved one.
Downloadable Versions (PDF Format, requires Acrobat Reader)
Services and Eligibility
Summary of Home & Community Services
and Eligibility
DSHS 22-866 (Rev. 10/03)
- PDF Format
This brochure is for ADSA staff use only or other professionals who deal with the long-term care system. It offers staff a quick overview and description of long-term care services available through ADSA and a brief reference to funding sources. Limit 50.
Downloadable Versions (PDF Format, requires Acrobat Reader)
- Download (English only)
Medicaid and Options for Long-Term
Care Services for Adults
(DSHS 22-619x) (Rev. 08/07)
This booklet is for people 18 or older thinking about applying for Medicaid to help pay for long-term care. It also explores what long-term care services and residential care facility options are available.
(Language Translations are available in PDF format)
