To ensure all young people have equitable opportunities to be happy, healthy, safe, and thriving members of their communities King County invests in reducing the number of young people in the juvenile legal system and diverting them to community-based resources. The King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) has just released a request … Continue reading New funding opportunity: King County Youth Diversion and Intervention Program
Join the Resource Fair for people with Developmental Disabilities and Delays May 28
The King County 2026 Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Resource Fair will run from 9 am to 2 pm Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Microsoft Conference Center in Redmond.
Learn More About the Youth Action Plan Transmitted to Council
The well-being of young people is vital to the success of our communities. The Youth Action Plan is King County’s commitment to youth happiness, health, and community leadership. First adopted by the King County Council in 2015, the Youth Action Plan sets the priorities for King County in how we create and invest in supports for children and young people. “In 2015, the original Youth Action Plan set … Continue reading Learn More About the Youth Action Plan Transmitted to Council
King County Promise Highlights Early Progress for Students
According to South King County data and decades of higher education research, a lack of individualized support is a main barrier to receiving a college education. That’s why programs like King County Promise prioritize building individualized supports. A cross-agency initiative designed to support young people with graduating and successfully transitioning to college or the career path of their choosing, … Continue reading King County Promise Highlights Early Progress for Students
How our developmental delays and disabilities services are making an impact
Our developmental delays and disabilities programs served almost 5,000 people across their lifespan in 2024. Learn about the different ways these services reach you and your community.
New funding opportunity aims to build and expand Early Learning Facilities in King County
The Department of Community and Human Services is excited to share a new funding opportunity to support the construction of new Early Learning Facilities (ELF) or the expansion of existing facilities. Funding is available through the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) General Child Care Facilities Fund. This RFP is aimed at expanding and strengthening the early learning system in King County. Applications for the Request for … Continue reading New funding opportunity aims to build and expand Early Learning Facilities in King County