The Washington State Department of Health announced the launching of a new service, Care Connect Washington, on December 9, 2020.
Care Connect Washington is a program for people who have either tested positive for COVID-19 or been exposed and need support to isolate or quarantine at home.
Care coordinators will connect people to community-based services, such as:
- medication delivery
- health care
- help applying for unemployment
- local housing agencies
- food banks
- childcare providers
- and more
The Washington Department of Health, working with local health jurisdictions and their partners, will introduce Care Connect Washington on a region-by-region basis.
Care Connect Washington is funded by federal monies supporting the COVID-19 response in Washington state.
To learn more about Care Connection Washington, click here.