Each year, King County’s Department of Community and Human Resources (DCHS) hosts the Developmental Disabilities and Delays Legislative Forum, a space where we announce the county’s priorities for the upcoming state legislative session. This year marks the forum’s 37th year—a significant milestone! Join us and hundreds of other constituents on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from … Continue reading Join the 37th Annual Developmental Disabilities and Delays Legislative Forum!
New data shows DCHS reached over half a million people in 2025 and other impacts across King County
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 our developmental delays and disabilities services are making an impact
Our developmental delays and disabilities programs served almost 5,000 people across their lifespan in 2024. Learn about the different ways these services reach you and your community.
2024 in Review: Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division Highlights Progress Made for Children, Adults, and Workforce
The past year marked important milestones and successes for the Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division (DDECSD). We made great strides in supporting children, young people and adults; bolstering the workforce who make the programs we do possible; and ensuring communities have access to the tools and resources they need to be successful. … Continue reading 2024 in Review: Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division Highlights Progress Made for Children, Adults, and Workforce
Resource Fair for people with Developmental Disabilities and Delays on May 29
The King County 2025 Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Resource Fair will run from 9 AM to 3 PM Thursday, May 29, 2025, at the Microsoft Commons Mixer building in Redmond. This is a free community event that welcomes people with developmental disabilities and delays, their families, caregivers, teachers, employees and other interested community … Continue reading Resource Fair for people with Developmental Disabilities and Delays on May 29
David’s Story: Extending a family legacy in the workplace
When people have the support they need to connect and contribute to their community, we are all better off. This is a key part of the Supported Employment program, that matches qualified job candidates with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) to employment opportunities within King County. The Supported Employment program at the City of Seattle officially launched … Continue reading David’s Story: Extending a family legacy in the workplace