Returning to the community after incarceration poses new and unique challenges, especially for veterans. Getting identification and taking care of physical and mental health needs are a priority, and so is finding employment, securing housing, and accessing food and transportation. Understanding all of these systems can be challenging. Recognizing the specific needs of veterans returning … Continue reading Providing reentry supports for veterans following incarceration
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Supporting Student Veterans and Their Families (FS 5)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund financial assistance for King County Veterans, military servicemembers, and their family members enrolled in Post-secondary Programs including, but not limited to, colleges, universities, and trade schools. For many people, attaining a higher level of education is a critical step in … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Supporting Student Veterans and Their Families (FS 5)
The King County Nonprofit Employee Engagement Survey is now live!
The 2025 King County Nonprofit Employee Engagement survey is now underway, and we are calling on nonprofits in the region to encourage their employees to take 15-20 minutes and participate in the survey. Nonprofit employees are invited to share their candid thoughts on job satisfaction, workplace environment, supervisory relationships, pay/benefits, and other factors that encourage … Continue reading The King County Nonprofit Employee Engagement Survey is now live!
Introducing Michael Bailey, our new Adult Services Division Director!
King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) warmly welcomes Michael Bailey as the new director of the Adult Services Division (ASD). Michael brings more than 15 years of experience leading health and human service organizations, advancing economic mobility efforts, supporting aging adults, and co-creating community-led programs. Michael has a strong commitment to collaborative … Continue reading Introducing Michael Bailey, our new Adult Services Division Director!
New VSHSL funding opportunity: Vets Engaged (SE 7)
A new funding opportunity is available from the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) to fund entities to convene community-building events and activities that increase social engagement and connection for veterans, military servicemembers, and their respective families. The intent is to cultivate a sense of belonging among veterans and that help bridge the military-civilian divide which is the … Continue reading New VSHSL funding opportunity: Vets Engaged (SE 7)
VSHSL investments in King County’s seniors and their caregivers
Washington’s population is aging, including here in King County. In 2020, one in four King County residents were aged 55 or older. This proportion of King County’s population is expected to increase to 30 percent before 2040. Many older adults are at a higher risk for social isolation and loneliness which negatively impact health and well-being, … Continue reading VSHSL investments in King County’s seniors and their caregivers