Information & Assistance offered by Chinese Information and Service Center in Kent
Information & Assistance offered by Chinese Information and Service Center in Kent
Helps Chinese older adults sustain independence through short-term intervention by providing information and direct assistance, such as: - Interpretation - Translation and clerical aid services - Supportive counseling toward accessing appropriate resources and welfare programs. Program additionally helps with applying for public benefits programs such as: - Security Supplemental Income (SSI) WA Apple Health (Medicaid) - Medicare Food Assistance Programs - Energy/utility assistance - Senior housing
Physical Address
18020 80th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
Hours
M-F, 8:30am-5pm.
Voice
Website
Application process
Call or visit in person.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Focuses on Chinese adults ages 55 and older, and of low-income, as well as non-English and limited-English speaking individuals and families who have difficulty accessing resources and assistance due to language, cultural or geographical barriers.
Languages
Hmong
Hakka
Mandarin
Korean
Vietnamese
Taiwanese
Toishanese
Malay
Cambodian
Fijian
Cantonese
Shanghainese
Teochew
Agency info
Chinese Information and Service Center
Multi-service family support center helps Chinese immigrants and their families understand and navigate American culture. Programs include naturalization assistance and ESL classes. Provides supportive case management to Chinese older adults and people with disabilities. Helps older adults sustain independence by providing information and direct assistance. Offers preschool and youth programs as well as bilingual parent education, family counseling and caregiver support. Hosts a free legal clinic.