When survivors apply for TANF benefits (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and qualify for child support, a child support collection case is immediately opened by the Division of Child Support, alerting the abusive parent. For some domestic violence survivors, it is safer not to collect child support than it is to risk potential harassment, retaliation, or instability in their children’s lives as a result of this contact with their abuser. The “Good Cause Exemption” can give survivors options as they navigate public benefits, and allow survivors to receive financial support through TANF ..read more

Come join our great team! This position supports WSCADV’s public policy program and also assists with major events such as our annual conference, Advocacy Day, and fundraising events. It is a great job for someone who is detailed-oriented, exercises good judgment, and can work in a fast-paced environment. The Specialist is an integral part of a team working to advance our Theory of Change and mission to support survivor safety and autonomy. WSCADV offers competitive pay, great benefits, and a friendly work environment where each person is valued. Click here to view the position description an ..read more

February is Teen Dating Violence Action Month (TDVAM) and Black History Month! This month we celebrate love, honor Black histories, and take action for teen dating violence. Young people are leading the way to a world where we can all live and love freely without fear. This February, let’s listen to young people’s needs, uplift youth activism, and support the leadership of Black-led organizations dedicated to ending violence and building a more loving, equitable world! Teens thrive when they are listened to, when they are free to be who they are, when they know where to turn for help, and whe ..read more

Come join our great staff team! WSCADV is hiring for an Accountant and Events Coordinator. ACCOUNTANT: WSCADV seeks a highly skilled nonprofit accountant to join our team! The successful candidate will be experienced in nonprofit finance and grant compliance; able to work independently, meet deadlines, and prioritize the use of time; and establish positive, collaborative relationships with co-workers. Location: work mostly from home or in Seattle workspace. Must be available to come to Seattle workspace for several hours approximately 1 day/every 2 weeks, and attend regular in-person meetings ..read more

Access to healthcare helps keep survivors and their families safer, and all families deserve care regardless of immigration status! There are two important opportunities for undocumented individuals, regardless of immigration status, to sign up for healthcare coverage in WA.  First, from Nov 1, 2023 – Jan 15, 2024, undocumented individuals can buy low cost heathcare plans (Cascade Care and Cascade Savings plans) on the Washington Healthplan finder.    Second, starting July 1, 2024, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) will offer limited enrollment into Apple He ..read more

Come join our great staff team! This position will provide bookkeeping and administrative support for WSCADV’s accounting team; support invoicing, reporting, and grants management for our Crossing Borders immigrant survivor advocacy project; and support HR functions for the organization. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in an administrative and/or bookkeeping role and have a working knowledge of Quickbooks software. We offer competitive pay and benefits, a 35-hour work week, student loan payment assistance, retirement contribution, and a flexible, family-friendly work ..read more

Welcome to Domestic Violence Action Month (DVAM) 2023! Just weeks ago we gathered in Kennewick at WSCADV’s annual membership conference. It was powerful to connect in person and be together with others who share a passion for creating new stories together where all people are free to live and love freely without fear. It is so important that we connect and celebrate our progress no matter how small it seems. We’ve also heard your stories of the grief, isolation, and fear that surfaced in surviv ..read more

“Domestic violence is about power and control, and many abusers choose to weaponize a partner’s bodily autonomy and reproductive choices as tools of violence. Reproduction coercion, a form of interpersonal violence, is when an abusive partner uses power and control over their partner’s reproductive and sexual health.” – NNEDV Advocates and the survivors you support every day can be reassured that reproductive health care, gender-affirming care, abortion services and medications are still legal and accessible in Washington State. The passage of Washington State’s Shield Law (HB 1469, effe ..read more

We want you! The WSCADV Board of Directors is looking for community members and folks from our member programs to run for election to our board. We are seeking nominees who can bring skills and experience in community activism—including on race equity, economic justice, gender and reproductive liberation— and/or finance, fundraising, or nonprofit board experience. In keeping with our priorities to ensure board diversity, we especially encourage Native people, people of color, LBGTQ, people from other historically marginalized communities, survivors of abuse as well as Eastern WA and ..read more

On February 2, 2023, a three-judge panel of the federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the federal prohibition on gun possession for people subject to domestic violence civil protective orders is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. This decision goes against decades of work done across the nation to prioritize survivor safety and remove deadly firearms from the hands of people causing harm in intimate relationships.  While this decision is deeply concerning and scary for many survivors and advocates, it is important to know that it does not currently impact or change ..read more