The Department of Community and Human Services’ Adult Services Division is pleased to announce the release of a new VSHSL Request for Proposal (RFP) for FS 6: Human Services Workforce Stabilization. Proposals for this funding opportunity are due on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 by 2:00 pm PT.
Join the Information Session!
Interested applicants are invited to join an informational session on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 2:30-4:00 pm to learn more about eligibility and the application process. Join via the Teams link below.
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- Meeting ID: 284 119 466 094 5
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The information session will be recorded and posted here. This will be a remote session with speech to text captioning provided. For accommodations to participate, please contact Jessamyn Findlay (jfindlay@kingcounty.gov) by September 22, 2025.
About the RFP
The FS 6: Human Services Workforce Stabilization RFP seeks to allocate VSHSL funds to improve staff recruitment and retention within organizations with active DCHS awards providing Human Services in King County. Funds may be used to support staff across an organization who work in King County through related expenses including, but not limited to: increased wages, improved benefits, reduced cost of living such as housing, education, childcare subsidies or health insurance coverage, professional development and other training to improve service quality and staff wellness.
DCHS’s contract period ends on or after December 31, 2026 OR automatically renews annually and will extend to or beyond December 31, 2026. For full eligibility guidelines and application details, click here.
- Available funding: $14,103,624 in Veterans, Seniors, Human Services Levy funds
- Investment period: February 1, 2026-December 31, 2026
- Questions: Contact Jessamyn Findlay, jfindlay@kingcounty.gov
- Applications due: Submit by 2:00pm Pacific Time on October 21, 2025
The Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL), administered by the King County Department of Community and Human Services’ Adult Services Division, promotes healthy living, financial stability, social engagement, housing stability and service system access for veterans, seniors and resilient communities.