Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports (DDECSD): Focuses on early intervention for infants and toddlers with developmental delays; employment services for people with developmental disabilities; healthy development for children birth to age five; infant mental health; and support services for families of people with disabilities
King County is excited to host the 34th Annual Developmental Disabilities and Delays Legislative Forum, which will be in person once again! Doors open 6 pm Thursday, December 7th, 2023 at the Southcenter Hilton DoubleTree Suites on16500 Southcenter Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98188. Join us to hear from individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and…
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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,…
A message from DCHS Director, Leo Flor on the King County Refugee Resettlement Hotel program: “When he entered their private room and saw they had a small kitchen with a two-burner stove and a sink that spit out clear water, he called his mom in Afghanistan. “We have everything in here,” he [Ahmad] told her.” …
Continue reading ➞ Moving stories from the King County Refugee Resettlement Hotel program
Beginning June 1st, many King County residents enrolled in Apple Health will be at risk of losing their health insurance. As the federal government ends the COVID emergency orders, states are raising awareness about the potential loss of Medicaid benefits. It’s anticipated that over 100,000 people in King County could be at risk of losing…
Continue reading ➞ Medicaid Unwinding is happening now – Here’s what you need to know
The Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division (DDECSD) released two funding opportunities for organizations that offer employment and community inclusion supports to people with developmental disabilities. Apply to the Individual Employment (IE) Request for Qualifications (RFQ)! Apply to the Community Inclusion (CI) Services RFQ! The initial application period for both RFQs will close on…
King County Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports (DDECSD) division hosted the 33rd annual Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum last week. Hundreds registered for the event, and more than 200 people attended and heard from community members, councilmembers, and state legislators. County officials, including King County Executive Dow Constantine…
Continue reading ➞ Catch up on the Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum
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