Helpful Laws and Resources

Know your rights when it comes to making your housing transition. 1st Choice Connections is committed to going above and beyond to serve you fairly.

Fair and Equal Housing

Your rights are protected under Washington non-discrimination laws. Visit the following links for more information.

Fair Housing Act

Washington State Human Rights Commission on Fair Housing

Washington Laws Against Discrimination

Northwest Fair Housing Alliance

Fair Housing Center of Washington

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

See below for privacy laws

HIPAA Confidentiality

In accordance with local, state and HIPPA laws, all employees of 1st Choice Connections agree to keep personal information of all clients protected at all times.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HIPPA

Washington Department of Social and Health Services HIPPA

At all times, 1st Choice Connections provides services in a manner consistent with protecting and promoting health and welfare appropriate to the individual's physical and psychological needs. All actions taken by 1st Choice Connections comply with professional rules and scope of practice, as defined by law or regulation.

Our primary funding source is the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services along with other local state agencies