Every day, the King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) helps residents find stable housing, access behavioral health care, strengthen their financial security, and connect with essential services. The updated 2025 DCHS Data Dashboard brings the scale and impact of that work into focus. In 2025, DCHS-managed programs and activities reached over half a million people across King County—demonstrating both the … Continue reading New data shows DCHS reached over half a million people in 2025 and other impacts across King County
How the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy Is Improving Health for Thousands of Seniors
For older adults, access to programs and services that help them maintain their independence is crucial. But more often than not, resources aren’t readily available, and barriers like financial limitations, a lack of transportation, or health conditions keep older adults from thriving. A recent article published in Prevention Science highlights a local model for senior health and wellness that has been quietly changing lives across King County. And while the journal feature is an exciting milestone, … Continue reading How the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy Is Improving Health for Thousands of Seniors
Welcoming New Neighbors: King County Invests in Vital Support for Immigrant and Refugee Communities
King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) seeks to create a vibrant, inclusive, and resilient region where all individuals and communities are safe, connected, housed, healthy, and empowered to succeed. For newly arrived immigrant, refugee, and asylee neighbors, navigating the complexities of a new place can be daunting—especially when facing systemic barriers and the evolving challenges of federal civil immigration enforcement. To meet these urgent and shifting needs, King County DCHS is proud to announce the distribution of $2 million in emergency support funds to address emerging needs among immigrant, refugee, and asylee communities in King County.
A year in residence: Q’mmunity House’s impact on LGBTQIA+ veterans in King County
After only a year in operation, Q’mmunity House is making a profound impact, achieving full occupancy by the end of its first year. As a first-in-the-nation transitional home designed to meet the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ veterans experiencing homelessness, the program provides on-site case management, essential connections to the veteran-serving community, and a safe, affirming … Continue reading A year in residence: Q’mmunity House’s impact on LGBTQIA+ veterans in King County
Older Americans Month: Investing in senior health promotion
Every May, the nation observes Older Americans Month (OAM) to recognize the contributions of older adults, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm our commitment to helping older adults thrive in their communities. The 2026 OAM national theme, Champion Your Health, focuses on prevention and wellness as cornerstones of healthy aging. It highlights the importance ofevidence-based approaches, … Continue reading Older Americans Month: Investing in senior health promotion
Community Resource Event District 7: Connect with VSHSL providers in your community
Are you interested in learning more about the resources and services available in your community? The Department of Community and Human Services’ Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) Supportive Community Outreach Programs and Engagement (SCOPE) team is hosting their next Community Resource Event at the Federal Way Performing Arts Center. Local organizations and services funded through the VSHSL … Continue reading Community Resource Event District 7: Connect with VSHSL providers in your community
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