Support for Those Who Care
Guidance on home safety and aging in place.
Connections to Vashon Island resources and services.
Help finding your next steps, someone to talk it through with.
Walking you through the process of becoming a paid caregiver, including applying through Consumer Direct Care Network Washington (CDWA).
You’re not alone.
Whether you’re family, a friend, or a neighbor, we’re here to help.
Getting Started as a Caregiver (CDWA Individual Providers.)
Sunrise Allies in an independent non profit, applications and hiring are handled by Consumer Direct Care Network of Washington State (CDWA.)
Apply to become an Individual Provider (use the button above.)
Read the IP Hiring Guide
Review 8 steps Becoming an Individual Provider
Watch the video: How to Apply as an IP
Review the Background Check Guide and Flow Chart
Review CC&S Flow Chart
Watch the IP Hiring Process video
Complete the I-9 (you will need another person to verify your credentials via DocuSign.)
Learn How Time and Mileage Entry Works
Contact Sunrise Allies if you need help going through the on boarding process.
Caring for someone at home is meaningful work, and it can be a lot to carry. Sunrise Allies offers clarity, community, and support so you can feel confident living safely at home.
How We Can Help
Vashon Island Resource Directory
Food and Basic Needs: Free Meals and groceries are available on Island everyday of the week.
Vashon Maury community Food Bank: Free groceries, home delivery, free summer meals for kids. Grocery shopping Wed 10 am to 7pm. (206)463-6332 delivery@vashonfoodbank.org
BackPack Pantry: Weekend meal packs sent home with Vashon School District students. (206)369-7439
Meals on Wheels: Food delivered Tuesdays (206)448-5767
Vashon Senior Center: In house lunches or delivery Monday, Wednesday, Friday (206)463-5173
One in the Spirit: Food delivered Tuesdays 18430 Vashon HWY Sw
IFCH Community Meals: Methodist Church Sun-Fri Dinners 5pm, Presbyterian Church Mon-Fri 5pm, Land Trust Building Sat.
Vashon Island Food Growers: VIGA Farm bucks for fresh food during summer season.
Housing, Utilities, and Emergency Assistance: (IFCW) (206)643-5169
St Vincent de Paul: It offers help with rent, utilities, food, and other basic needs, open to all. (206)450-7577, svdp.vashon@gmail.com
Vashon Household: It offers affordable rental and ownership housing opportunities. (206)463-4880 vhh@vashonhousehold.org
Oasis (VYFS): Offers bilingual resource navigators for housing, employment, and benefits. Plus medical and ferry vouchers. Wednesdays Food Bank 10 to 3 pm, Thursdays at the Methodist Church noon to 3 pm, by phone Monday through Thursday 9 to 5 at (206)348-4252