Apoyo a la salud mental de jóvenes: El Condado de King ofrece servicios de crisis gratuitos para todas las familias.

Hay servicios de interpretación en todos los números telefónicos y centros que se indican a continuación A medida que los estudiantes de todo el condado de King comienzan un nuevo año escolar, muchas familias se adaptan a grandes cambios: nuevas rutinas, nuevos entornos, nuevas responsabilidades escolares y nuevas relaciones sociales. Para algunos niños y adolescentes, … Continue reading Apoyo a la salud mental de jóvenes: El Condado de King ofrece servicios de crisis gratuitos para todas las familias.

Teamwork really does make the dream work: How the Learning Center Seattle team partners to support students

In the corner of the second floor of Seattle Central College, you’ll find a room full of friendly faces, community resources, and, critically, snacks. The snacks, a time-tested method of drawing hungry college students in, are a good hook, but what keeps students around are the relationships they build there and the resources they can … Continue reading Teamwork really does make the dream work: How the Learning Center Seattle team partners to support students

Strengthening Oversight: DCHS Moves Closer to Completing Audit Recommendations 

Last year, the King County Auditor’s Office released a report showing the need for stronger financial oversight at the Department of Community & Human Services (DCHS). The report also detailed 10 recommendations for DCHS to implement to strengthen internal controls and stewardship of public dollars. Now, the department is making progress on the 10 recommendations, … Continue reading Strengthening Oversight: DCHS Moves Closer to Completing Audit Recommendations 

Supporting Youth Mental Health: Free Crisis Services Available for Every Family in King County 

As students across King County settle into a new school year, many families are navigating big transitions — new routines, new environments, new academic pressures, and new social dynamics. For some children and teens, these shifts can intensify feelings of stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm.  As a result, we want every parent, caregiver, educator, community provider … Continue reading Supporting Youth Mental Health: Free Crisis Services Available for Every Family in King County 

King County is Implementing Protections Related to Civil Immigration Enforcement Through Human Services Contracts  

At King County, we are committed to protecting the rights of immigrant and refugee residents and providing services to all people, regardless of their immigration status.  In late 2025, the King County Council passed updates to King County Code (KCC) 2.15 to make sure our public services are safe and welcoming for everyone.  Sponsored by … Continue reading King County is Implementing Protections Related to Civil Immigration Enforcement Through Human Services Contracts  

Changes are Coming: Impacts to Apple Health/Medicaid and What You Need to Know 

Cross-post from Public Health Insider  Information in more languages / Información en más idiomas  The health care coverage and access landscape is facing one of its most significant shifts in a decade, and here in King County, a mighty team of health insurance experts have been preparing for the impacts.   As King County’s Lead Navigator Organization, Public Health’s Access & Outreach program works with state agencies, health care providers, and … Continue reading Changes are Coming: Impacts to Apple Health/Medicaid and What You Need to Know