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New data shows DCHS reached over half a million people in 2025 and other impacts across King County 

Every day, the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) helps residents find stable housing, access behavioral health care, strengthen their financial security, and connect with essential services.  The updated 2025 DCHS Data Dashboard brings the scale and impact of that work into focus. In 2025, DCHS-managed programs and activities reached over half a million people across King County—demonstrating both the … Continue reading New data shows DCHS reached over half a million people in 2025 and other impacts across King County 

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Samma Senior Apartments opens 76 affordable homes for seniors in Bothell

Older adults in Bothell have a new affordable place to call home with the opening of Samma Senior Apartments, bringing 76 deeply affordable homes to a community where rising housing costs are putting increasing pressure on seniors living on fixed incomes. King County joined Imagine Housing, the City of Bothell and community partners to celebrate … Continue reading Samma Senior Apartments opens 76 affordable homes for seniors in Bothell

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South King County Community Event Recap: Expanding Crisis Care Across the Region 

This month, community members, first responders and city officials from across South King County gathered in Renton for a Lunch & Learn focused on the growing network of free, 24/7 crisis care services available to everyone. The presentation highlighted key resources such as the 988 Crisis Line, mobile crisis response teams, and progress toward opening … Continue reading South King County Community Event Recap: Expanding Crisis Care Across the Region 

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Final Review of Audited Contracts Shows No Loss of Funds to Fraud

Last year, the King County Auditor’s Office released a report showing the need for stronger financial oversight at DCHS and identified 19 contracts for further review. Since then, DCHS has not only implemented stronger oversight and internal controls over public dollars, but the department—in partnership with King County’s Finance and Business Operations Division (FBOD)—has now confirmed that no public funds were … Continue reading Final Review of Audited Contracts Shows No Loss of Funds to Fraud

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Opening Doors to Connection and Independence for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Connecting with our communities and making friends with shared interests brings richness to all our lives. That’s why King County Department of Community & Human Services’ Community Inclusion program helps give people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) an opportunity to participate in activities in their local community. From social clubs and volunteering opportunities to … Continue reading Opening Doors to Connection and Independence for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

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Data Dive: Crisis Services in King County 

New data shows King County Department of Community & Human Services helped more people access crisis care last year than ever before, thanks largely to new services and investments made possible by the voter-approved Crisis Care Centers Levy. This levy, approved by voters in 2023, invests in mental health and substance use care across King County.   Now, we’ve released two reports that show both the momentum we’re building and the gaps … Continue reading Data Dive: Crisis Services in King County