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Medicaid Unwinding is happening now – Here’s what you need to know  

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…

Now accepting applications for two funding opportunities: Individual Employment and Community Inclusion Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

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…

Catch up on the Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum

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…

Neurodiversity and Youth Mental Health: resources and an upcoming legislative forum

Young people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and experiences bring rich contributions to our community, and young people who are neurodivergent have essential perspectives and contributions that our community benefits from.   Yet, people who are neurodiverse run into obstacles in a world built for people who are neurotypical. Those challenges are even more pronounced…

This week! Join us for the 33rd annual Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum

On Thursday, King County Department of Community and Human Serivices Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports (DDECSD) division is hosting the annual Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum.   If you haven’t already registered, go here! The virtual event is on Join us on Thursday, November 17, from 7 to 8:30 pm.     On this special evening we’ll hear…

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Funding opportunity: $50,000 to Provide Services to Immigrant and Refugee Families in Kent

The Department of Community and Human Services is pleased to release a Request For Proposals (RFP) with up to $50,000 in funding to provide services to immigrant and refugee families in Kent. This is a six-month grant between July 1 – December 31, 2022.