In 2023, King County voters approved the Crisis Care Centers Levy to create a network of five Crisis Care Centers. A Crisis Care Center is a place for anyone to go to get urgent care for a wide range of mental health and substance use crises, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To … Continue reading Crisis Care Centers Update: RFP for Post-Crisis Care Now Open. Apply by August 15!
Significant Infusion of Funding Supports King County Early Learning Facilities
By: Enterprise Community Partners This was originally posted on Enterprise's blog. Early learning providers in King County are receiving a significant infusion of funding from the latest round of Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) General Child Care Facilities Fund grants. Administered by Enterprise’s Pacific Northwest Market, these investments will expand and improve early learning facilities—bringing much-needed … Continue reading Significant Infusion of Funding Supports King County Early Learning Facilities
Sheila Ater Capestany departs Children, Youth, and Young Adult Division; King County leaders gather to recognize her lasting impact
After over a decade with King County Department of Community and Human Services, Sheila Ater Capestany will depart the Children, Youth and Young Adult Division for an exciting new chapter as Executive Director for Start Early Washington. Ahead of her departure, King County leaders and community members came together to recognize Sheila’s visionary leadership … Continue reading Sheila Ater Capestany departs Children, Youth, and Young Adult Division; King County leaders gather to recognize her lasting impact
Resource Access Fair District 6: Connect with VSHSL providers in your community
Are you interested in learning more about the resources and services available in your community? The Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Resource Access Team is hosting a series of Resource Access Fairs across King County. Connect with local organizations and services funded through the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy, and enjoy a day of food, refreshments, … Continue reading Resource Access Fair District 6: Connect with VSHSL providers in your community
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
UPDATE: Best Starts Child Care Worker Wage Boost issues $2.6 million to child care workers so far in 2025
Nearly 1,000 child care workers across King County received a pay increase in 2025 thanks to the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Worker Wage Boost Pilot. Through 2027, the pilot will provide quarterly wage boosts for an annual salary increase of $8,320 for full-time workers and $4,160 for part-time workers. The boost’s impact will … Continue reading UPDATE: Best Starts Child Care Worker Wage Boost issues $2.6 million to child care workers so far in 2025