Able-Bodied Adult without Dependents (ABAWD)

Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWD) is a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) population category where individuals are required to meet work requirements or exemption criteria in order to receive basic food assistance. The ABAWD navigator’s role is to assist ABAWD’s in finding relevant, meaningful employment or education training to meet SNAP work requirements. The program is designed to help ABAWD individuals overcome barriers that prevent them from obtaining meaningful work or education in the community.

ABAWD eligibility is determined by DSHS; individuals’ in this category are considered an able-bodied adult who:

• Is aged 18-49;
• Has no dependent children living with them;
• Is physically and mentally able to work; and
• Has no exemptions from work registration.

For more information, contact the ABAWD Navigator: 253.680.7281.