Foundational Community Supports (FCS)

Help with jobs, housing, and living independently.

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Living with a mental illness or a disability can make it hard for someone to find a job or a place to live. Our Foundational Community Supports (FCS) team is here to help.

What do I get with FCS?

A chance to live the life you want to live, with support from a real person along the way.

FCS starts with your housing and employment coordinator. They’ll get to know you and your care team — doctors, counselors, caretakers, and family. Together with your provider, you’ll set goals and figure out what services you need to meet them.

There are two kinds of services you can get, based on your needs and goals. Which of these is important to you?

Getting a job

Supported employment services, also called individual placement and support, can help you:

Look for the right job.
Get ready for the interview.

Succeed in your job by teaching helpful routines and working with your boss to ensure you get the aids and supports you need.

Living on my own

Supportive housing services, also called community support services, helps you find a place to live and get the support you need. Your coordinator can help you:

Find housing that meets your needs, including cost, location, and setting.
Understand how to sign a lease and work with a landlord.
Learn skills for living on your own.

Do I qualify for the FCS program?

The FCS program is for people with Apple Health (Medicaid) with certain behavioral or physical health issues. Your doctor, other provider, or your health plan may refer you to the program. If you think you qualify for these services, talk with your provider. They will work with you to find out if you’re qualified.

You may qualify for supportive housing services if you need support to get or keep housing, are 18 or older, and have one or more of the following:

A history of homelessness

Lived in a residential or nursing facility.

Multiple or long-term stays in hospitals or prisons

Need a lot of help with complex health issues.

Had a lot of in-home caregivers.

You may qualify for supported employment services if you need support to get or keep a job, are 16 or older, and one or more of the following are true for you:

Your age, disability or injury, or health issues make it hard for you to keep a job.

You’ve gotten substance use treatment in the hospital or a facility.

You’re in the Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) program.

The conditions listed above do not guarantee eligibility.

To find more information, view the Healthier Washington FCS Fact Sheet, Frequently Asked Questions, and the Washington Health Care Authority Initiative 3 website.