DCHS COVID-19 Response, Department of Community and Human Services, Housing and Community Development

Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program Revises Program to Increase Support for Tenants and Landlords

King County launched its Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program (EPRAP) in September, offering financial help for tenants and landlords in King County impacted by the health and economic impacts of COVID-19.  Tens of thousands of local residents are dealing with illness, lost income, and unemployment – all of which leaves them in danger of … Continue reading Eviction Prevention and Rent Assistance Program Revises Program to Increase Support for Tenants and Landlords

DCHS COVID-19 Response, Department of Community and Human Services

­King County Elections and Department of Community and Human Services Election Day partnership

This blog was originally posted on King County Employee News blog On Nov. 3, King County Elections conducted the largest Presidential election in its history, amidst the backdrop of a global pandemic. As can be imagined, Election employees had been preparing for this day for months.  Elections formed a great partnership with the Department of … Continue reading ­King County Elections and Department of Community and Human Services Election Day partnership

DCHS COVID-19 Response, Department of Community and Human Services, Housing and Community Development

Turning hotels into emergency shelter

This article was originally posted on UW News. A King County initiative that moved people out of homeless shelters and into hotel rooms earlier this year helped slow the transmission of coronavirus, according to early findings from a study of the intervention. The intervention also produced other benefits to the people who were relocated, say authors of … Continue reading Turning hotels into emergency shelter

Carley Thompson COVID-19 Response, Department of Community and Human Services

COVID-19 Child Care Support

Do you need help with child care costs? You may qualify for financial assistance to pay for child care if you live or work in King County, fall within income guidelines and your income, work schedule, or access to child care has been negatively impacted by COVID-19 or you are an essential worker.  Program eligibility Must be under 400% FPL Must live or work … Continue reading COVID-19 Child Care Support

DCHS COVID-19 Response

Plumbing problem forces temporary closure of Aurora Isolation and Quarantine site

Guests staying at the Aurora Isolation and Quarantine site were safely transported to the Issaquah location last night when plumbing and sewer problems made it impossible to continue operations there. Sufficient capacity was available at the isolation and quarantine center in Issaquah on Sept. 24 to welcome the relocated guests from Seattle, who will complete … Continue reading Plumbing problem forces temporary closure of Aurora Isolation and Quarantine site