New RFP to Assess Region’s Behavioral Health Needs: Apply by August 14

A new RFP is now open seeking a survey research organization to work closely with the King County Behavioral Health and Recovery Division (BHRD) to design and conduct a Needs Survey of King County residents.  The BHRD Needs Survey is a population-based survey intended to better understand and assess the behavioral health needs of King County residents to ensure the mental health and substance … Continue reading New RFP to Assess Region’s Behavioral Health Needs: Apply by August 14

VSHSL funding opportunity: Human Services Workforce Stabilization for DCHS providers

A funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to improve staff recruitment and retention within organizations with active VSHSL or Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) contracts who are currently providing human services in King County. We know that human services employees do some of the most vital work in our … Continue reading VSHSL funding opportunity: Human Services Workforce Stabilization for DCHS providers

Requests for Proposals: High Intensity Treatment for Permanent Supportive Housing Residents, Mental Health Residential Treatment, and Best Starts for Kids’ Youth Healing Project

Editor's note: this blog has been updated with a new deadline for the Youth Healing Project. The Department of Community & Human Services has several Requests for Proposals (RFP) available for your organization’s consideration! See a list of RFPs below with details on how to apply, key dates and deadlines, contact information, and more.  Find and … Continue reading Requests for Proposals: High Intensity Treatment for Permanent Supportive Housing Residents, Mental Health Residential Treatment, and Best Starts for Kids’ Youth Healing Project

Sobering Center to Temporarily Move to King County Administration Building

The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is moving the Sobering Center from the Yesler Building to the downtown Administration Building on a temporary basis. Effective this month, the new site will provide a safe location with an improved layout for clients and staff. Pioneer Human Services, the County’s longtime sobering center operator, will continue providing the … Continue reading Sobering Center to Temporarily Move to King County Administration Building

Welcoming New Neighbors: King County Invests in Vital Support for Immigrant and Refugee Communities 

King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) seeks to create a vibrant, inclusive, and resilient region where all individuals and communities are safe, connected, housed, healthy, and empowered to succeed.  For newly arrived immigrant, refugee, and asylee neighbors, navigating the complexities of a new place can be daunting—especially when facing systemic barriers and the evolving challenges of federal civil immigration enforcement.  To meet these urgent and shifting needs, King County DCHS is proud to announce the distribution of $2 million in emergency support funds to address emerging needs among immigrant, refugee, and asylee communities in King County.

Another record-breaking year: More than 240 young people graduate from King County’s youth reengagement programs

This was originally posted on the Best Starts for Kids blog. Hundreds of young people celebrated earning their secondary credentials (GEDs or high school diplomas) last month, supported by programs in the Department of Community & Human Services’ Children, Youth and Young Adult Division. This marks a second year in a row of record-breaking numbers of youth grads; this year 244 … Continue reading Another record-breaking year: More than 240 young people graduate from King County’s youth reengagement programs