This week, we announced $23.7 million for eight affordable housing developments across South King County, East King County, and the City of Seattle. Together, these investments will create 672 affordable homes, reflecting both the scale of the region’s housing demand and King County’s ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of a growing and increasingly diverse … Continue reading King County Awards $23.7 Million to Eight Affordable Housing Developments, Creating 672 Homes Countywide

As 2025 comes to a close, the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) reflects on a year marked by challenges and meaningful progress. Amid federal funding uncertainty, rising housing instability, and growing behavioral health needs, on top of an audit that underscores the need for more policies, procedures and infrastructure, DCHS focused … Continue reading 2025 Year in Review: How DCHS Helped Build Healthier, Thriving Communities Across King County 

The Department of Community and Human Services' Veteran, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) is proud to announce the funding recipients for the Regional Human Services Coalitions Request for Proposal.   This funding will help support regional human services coalitions in partnering with DCHS’s Adult Services Division to:   Disseminate information on funding opportunities to organizations … Continue reading VSHSL Announces Awardees for the “Technical Assistance & Capacity Building: Support for Regional Human Services Coalitions” RFP

The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is pleased to announce the release of a new Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Request for Proposal (RFP) for FS 6: DCHS-Wide Human Services Workforce Stabilization. This funding opportunity was released on December 18, 2025, and applications are due by 2 pm PT, … Continue reading New RFP for Human Services Workforce Stabilization – Apply by February 19! 

King County came together for two days of learning, connection, and celebration at the 2025 Veterans, Seniors & Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Summit and the Community Resources Fair. The events highlighted community, resilience, and leadership that together empower human services across the county. VSHSL Summit The summit opened with keynote speakers, including Gloria Hatcher-Mays of … Continue reading Recap: 2025 VSHSL Summit & DCHS Community Resources Fair