New data shows King County DCHS’ Health Through Housing initiative helps residents maintain stable housing and improve health

King County Department of Human and Community Services (DCHS) today released new data on the Health Through Housing (HTH) initiative, showing improved housing and health outcomes for people living in Health Through Housing buildings throughout last year. Health Through Housing transforms former hotels and other underutilized properties into permanent supportive housing with onsite services, including physical and … Continue reading New data shows King County DCHS’ Health Through Housing initiative helps residents maintain stable housing and improve health

Submit a proposal for the Health Through Housing Initiative Evaluation Request for Proposals – deadline is March 25

The Health Through Housing Initiative Evaluation Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open! This RFP closes on Tuesday, March 25th at 2PM Pacific Time Click here to view the full RFP details and submit a proposal.  Type ‘RFP-Evaluation Services for Health Through Housing Initiative’ in the search box. If you are not already registered as … Continue reading Submit a proposal for the Health Through Housing Initiative Evaluation Request for Proposals – deadline is March 25

Two years of Restorative Community Pathways, a community-led program for King County youth 

A fight breaks out in the cafeteria. In the heat of a disagreement between two high school students, a glass of water is thrown hitting someone in the head and splattering on the floor. Police are called to the school. From that moment in the cafeteria, the youth who threw the water is now involved … Continue reading Two years of Restorative Community Pathways, a community-led program for King County youth 

King County Refreshes Data Impact Dashboard with a Deeper Look at DCHS Programs and Initiatives  

DCHS provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community. DCHS annually administers more than $1 billion in public funds to ensure King County residents can access a broad range of services, including behavioral health treatment, housing, child care resources, education and employment opportunities for youth and young adults, veterans services, … Continue reading King County Refreshes Data Impact Dashboard with a Deeper Look at DCHS Programs and Initiatives  

King County Department of Community and Human Services Launches Data Dashboard Measuring Impact of Countywide Initiatives  

The Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is excited to debut the new DCHS Dashboard that takes a detailed look at the programs and initiatives funded by the department, and the residents reached countywide. DCHS provides resources and services for the more than 2.3 million King County residents. The team at DCHS connects people … Continue reading King County Department of Community and Human Services Launches Data Dashboard Measuring Impact of Countywide Initiatives  

New Cross System Data Analysis on Overdose Deaths in King County

DCHS Data Insights Series DCHS is excited to release the second analysis as part of the “DCHS Data Insights” series, highlighting how DCHS data directly informs programs, client outcomes, and the core components of some of our region's most pressing issues.  +++Nationally, the country is seeing a dramatic rise in overdose deaths due to opioids and stimulants. … Continue reading New Cross System Data Analysis on Overdose Deaths in King County