Pandemic Resources

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2022

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If you need help finding resources or have other needs outside of the Family Community Resource Center (FCRC) operating hours, you can dial 211 (or call toll-free at 866-698-6155) for assistance. You can also text your zip code to 898-211 or visit this website for more information: https://www.211.org/

Washington State Coronavirus Resource Page

Washington State offers a list of resources for families including financial resources as well as information about masks, internet access, food services, childcare and more on their website: www.coronavirus.wa.gov
 


Childcare

Child Aware Family Center
1-800-446-1114 to find childcare. Select number 3 for Spanish.


Food and Supplies

Food Banks in the Area
Clark County Food Bank has collected a list of all food bank and pantry sites in the area at on their website here: https://www.clarkcountyfoodbank.org/get-food

FISH Longview
(1526 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA 98632)

Call (360) 636-1100 to schedule time Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (call early as appointments book up quickly). Must go to Longview for pickup. No Spanish interpreter.

Woodland Action Center
(736 Davidson Ave, Woodland WA, 98674) offers vouchers/shopping. For more information, visit Woodland Action Center's website at www.woodlandaction.org.

Woodland Public Schools Food Services
For details on food services offered by Woodland Public Schools, please click here to visit our Food Services webpage to learn more.

 


Food Stamps / Cash Assistance / Childcare Assistance

Create a Washington Connection Account to apply online for food stamps, cash assistance, and/or childcare assistance by visiting:  https://www.washingtonconnection.org or call 1-877-501-2233. Additional services are available for families who qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch program. Click here to learn about those services, called Pandemic EBT or P-EBT.

 


Internet Service

Comcast also offers low-cost Internet service for low-income families. Qualifying families can sign up online or call 1-800-934-6489. To learn more about free internet access for qualifying families, click this link.

* If you need a Notice of Eligibility for Free or Reduced lunch from the School to apply for services, please contact Gabby Meador at meadorg@woodlandschools.org, or call 360-869-3026

 


Medicaid (Washington)

Customer support is available at 1-855-923-4633 (1-855-627-9604), however wait times are longer than normal, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Visit www.wahealthplanfinder.org for more information.

 


Paid Family & Medical Leave (WA)

For more information Washington State's family and medical leave pay, visit paidleave.wa.gov.

 


Rent & Mortgage (House Payment) Options

Families at risk of eviction may need resources to help them. Below are options for those in need to reach out to and utilize.

The Eviction Resolution Pilot Program (ERPP) connects tenants behind on rent payments with the Center for Construction Resolution and Conversation (CCRC) to problem-solve the situation together with their landlord which often results in some combination of rental assistance counseling, legal aid, and mediation.

Both landlords and tenants may be able to access rental assistance and either create a rent payment plan or move-out plan without going to court. To learn more, click here to download a press release about the ERPP and click here to download a Quick Step-by-Step Guide Flier for Renters in Need.

For more information, call 1-855-657-8387 or visit the ERPP website by clicking this link: https://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/index.cfm?fa=newsinfo.EvictionResolutionProgram.

Additional information about the ERPP can be found from Resolution Washington's website here: https://www.resolutionwa.org/erpp

The Lower Columbia Community Action Program (CAP) offers a Rental Assistance Program wait-list for those who need to cover back-rent. For more information, families can call (360) 425-3430. For families who need an interpreter, call Ethnic Support Council Services at (360) 636-2791.

For more information or to place your name on the waitlist, contact Lower Columbia CAP (360) 425-3430.

 


Unemployment

For information on unemployment services provided by Washington State, click here to learn more and apply online.

 


Utilities - Electricity, Sewer, and Water Services

The City of Woodland offers payment plans for utility bills that are past due. Property owners or tenants affected by the COVID-19 emergency can arrange for installment plans and waivers for late charges by contacting the City of Woodland using the information below.

Clark Public Utilities
https://www.clarkpublicutilities.com
(360) 992-3000

Cowlitz County Public Utilities
https://www.cowlitzpud.org
(360) 423-2210

City of Woodland Utilities
Email: utilityclerk@ci.woodland.wa.us
(360) 225-8281 x 116

Lower Columbia Community Action Program (CAP)
https://www.lowercolumbiacap.org
List of resources and programs can be found on the CAP website here.
(360) 425-3430 x 0
 


Eviction Resolution Pilot Program launches following end of eviction moratorium

Updated with additional informational fliers as of Tuesday, November 23, 2021

With the statewide eviction moratorium having ended on November 1, 2021, families at risk of eviction may need resources to help them. Below are options for those in need to reach out to and utilize.

The Eviction Resolution Pilot Program (ERPP) connects tenants behind on rent payments with the Center for Construction Resolution and Conversation (CCRC) to problem-solve the situation together with their landlord which often results in some combination of rental assistance counseling, legal aid, and mediation.

Both landlords and tenants may be able to access rental assistance and either create a rent payment plan or move-out plan without going to court.

To learn more, click here to download a flier for next steps following the expiration of the eviction moratorium (in both English and Spanish).

If you are already facing eviction, you can refer to these documents to help you learn more about ERPP:

Click here for English    Click here for Spanish

 

For more information, call 1-855-657-8387 or visit the ERPP website by clicking this link: https://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/index.cfm?fa=newsinfo.EvictionResolutionProgram.

Additional information about the ERPP can be found from Resolution Washington's website here: https://www.resolutionwa.org/erpp

To stay updated on COVID-19 and your Woodland Public Schools, visit our COVID-HQ website at www.woodlandschools.org/covid-hq

 



Do you know any businesses or organizations offering services or assistance for families?

Please email details to Eric Jacobson, our Communications Manager: jacobsoe@woodlandschools.org

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