State Government Agencies Providing Information

Below you will find state agencies who assist and educate consumers on financial issues.

By Topic:

Aging & Disability

Washington State Department of Social Health Services
DSHS maintains a list of in-home services, residential care (assisted living, nursing home), resources to pay for care, possible state and federal benefits, legal and financial planning, and aging health information.

http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov
1-800-422-3263

Higher Education Coordinating Board
The Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board is a 10-member citizen board that administers the state's student financial aid programs and provides strategic planning, coordination, monitoring, and policy analysis for higher education in Washington.

http://hecb.wa.gov/index.asp
360-753-7800
State Board of Community and Technical Colleges
Several Community Colleges across Washington offer financial education classes. Many of the classes are offered as community education classes. Find the community college closest to you.

http://www.sbctc.ctc.edu/general/c_index.aspx

Department of Commerce
The mission of the Department of Commerce's Community Services Division is to strengthen the health, safety, self-reliance and economic vitality of individuals and families by building community partnerships to provide service and advocacy.

http://www.commerce.wa.gov/site/174/default.aspx
360-725-4000

Office of the Attorney General
A key priority for the Attorney General’s Office is to safeguard consumers from fraud and unfair business practices. The Office of the Attorney General can processes complaints, and provides information about the latest scams and fraud.

http://atg.wa.gov
Department of Financial Institutions
The Washington Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) licenses, regulates, and examines financial institutions in Washington State. DFI processes complaints which involve financial institutions and provides information about scams and fraud.

http://www.dfi.wa.gov
1-877-RING DFI (746-4334)

Commission on African American Affairs
The Commission on African American Affairs is responsible for reach out to the Washington Black community and to government agencies.

http://www.caa.wa.gov
360-725-5664
Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs is charged with improving the well-being of Asian Pacific Americans by insuring their access to participation in the fields of government, business, education, and other areas.

http://www.capaa.wa.gov
360-725-5667
Commission on Hispanic Affairs
The vision of the Commission on Hispanic Affairs is to create a culture where full participation and social equality of Hispanics is achievable.

http://cha.wa.gov
800-443-0294
Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs
The Governor's Office of Indian Affairs, recognizing the importance of sovereignty, affirms the government-to-government relationship and principles identified in the Centennial Accord to promote and enhance tribal self-sufficiency and serves to assist the state in developing policies consistent with those principles.

http://www.goia.wa.gov
360-902-8827

Department of Financial Institutions
The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) provides financial education and outreach.

http://dfi.wa.gov/financial-education/dfi-programs.htm
1-877-RING DFI (746-4334)

Washington State Housing Finance Commission
The Washington State Housing Finance Commission sponsors free homebuyer and home education seminars across Washington.

http://www.wshfc.org

Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
The Office of the Insurance Commissioner will answer your insurance questions, investigate complaints against insurance companies, act as mediators between you and the companies, and provide educational materials designed to help you make informed choices.

http://www.insurance.wa.gov
1-800-562-6900

Department of Retirement Systems
The Department of Retirement Systems administers retirement benefits for public employees throughout Washington. The Department also provides information and resources about retirement.

http://drs.wa.gov
1-800-547-6657

Washington State Department of Revenue
The Washington State Department of Revenue offers information about taxes and has a number of speakers who can come speak to your organization.

http://dor.wa.gov/content/Home/Default.aspx
1-800-647-7706

Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board
The Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board is a state agency committed to the development of a highly skilled workforce that will sustain Washington's economic vitality.

http://www.wtb.wa.gov
360-753-5662

DFI maintains a calendar of local upcoming events, classes, and workshops.